Spain has built its team for several years and tournaments to reach the World Cup final
By STEPHEN WHYNO NEW YORK (AP) — Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten…
Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina ‘will give it our all’
By TIM REYNOLDS NEW YORK (AP) — The lineup of sports legends simultaneously on the stage at Fanatics Fest on Friday night was almost absurd. There was Tom Brady, the…
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
Britain urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
Messi has a message for World Cup critics of Argentina: ‘Nothing was handed to us’
By DEBORA REY and LUIS ANDRES HENAO Lionel Messi has a message for Argentina’s detractors: “Nothing was handed to us.” The Argentina superstar responded to critics who have been bashing…
How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
The gold FIFA World Cup trophy familiar to generations of soccer fans was designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga.
England coach Thomas Tuchel has a recipe for handling World Cup stress. It includes ice cream
How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup? Simple. A bike, a parking lot and an ice cream.
Pride struggle to create meaningful scoring opportunities, fall to Boston Legacy FC
The Orlando Pride could not build off their victory over Kansas City, falling to the Boston Legacy FC at home.
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is the tournament's all-time leading…
Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro…
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup. The event is set for 90 minutes before Sunday's final and will feature performers like Tom…