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…
Messi vs Bellingham could be the story of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina
It’s England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It’s also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham. The battle of the two No. 10s could be pivotal to deciding Wednesday’s match…
Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since…
Orlando Pride look to extend home win streak against Boston, avenge earlier road loss
Barbra Banda has 12 goals and an assist this season and leads the NWSL Golden Boot race. She scored off the bench on Friday.
Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
By GERALD IMRAY CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams, after his body was…
Former Spanish leader is criticized for comments about France’s World Cup team
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM MADRID (AP) — A former Spanish prime minister is facing criticism for saying that France’s World Cup team “does not have any French players,” which French and…
Neither France nor Spain has trailed at this year’s World Cup, but only one can reach the final
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France haven’t trailed at all at this year’s World Cup. Neither has Spain with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and clutch…
Argentine soccer has poured millions into South Florida. The FBI wants to know why.
An Argentine newspaper reported that the FBI is probing how the country's Football Association moved more than $300 million in sponsorship payments to banks and companies in South Florida and…
What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup’s most contentious calls
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a…
Senegal fires men’s football coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
By BABACAR DIONE DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal fired its men’s football coach Pape Thiaw, according to a statement issued by the national federation on Sunday. The Senegalese Football Federation…