US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to the media after earlier frustration as the team prepares to face Bosnia in the World Cup.
Photos: Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match delayed 1 hour by a storm in Mexico City
The World Cup round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador is delayed by one hour following a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.
Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
Mexican fans used a homophobic chant during the World Cup round of 32 match against Ecuador, amid a broader diplomatic rift between nations.
Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16
Goals from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez lift Mexico to a 2-0 win over Ecuador, ending a 40-year World Cup knockout stage drought.
Storylines to watch as Orlando Pride come back from break
Two years ago, the Pride won the NWSL Shield and the championship in the same season. Now they're 5-5-2 with 17 points through 12 games.
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here’s what to expect
By DORANY PINEDA LOS ANGELES (AP) — The World Cup games are heating up this week with knockout rounds, and so is the outdoor heat. A dangerous heat dome will…
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
By MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world’s most popular sporting event…
Paraguay beats Germany 4-3 in penalty shootout in biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
Paraguay defeated Germany 4-3 in a penalty shootout on Monday, securing the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup after a 1-1 extra time draw.
Norway isn’t looking ahead to potential World Cup matchup with Brazil, which it upset in 1998
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Norway’s Sander Berge is very aware of what many consider the greatest win in his country’s soccer history, though it happened only months…
Wednesday’s World Cup match a chance for Americans to snap 0-for-Europe soccer streak
USMNT has one win against European opponents in World Cups since 1990