America braced for the World Cup; instead, it fell in love
There seemed to be an anxiety in the buildup to the World Cup in the U.S. War with Iran, immigration and other issues gave many pause. Instead, Americans fell in…
FBI investigation of Argentine soccer entity escalates as grand jury meets in Miami
According to law enforcement officials, the Argentine Football Association’s senior executives are suspected of moving more than $300 million in sponsorship payments through multiple businesses in Miami-Dade County, with some…
How Ferran Torres scored the World Cup-winning goal for Spain to beat Argentina
By STEPHEN WHYNO EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ferran Torres delivered Spain the winning goal at the World Cup with a play made possible by two of the team’s best…
Photos of Lionel Messi at 6 World Cups from 2006 to today
By The Associated Press Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The…
Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain
By RONALD BLUM EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi could conjure no more magic. Twenty years after his World Cup debut and a career that lifted him above Pelé…
The Latest: Spain scores in extra time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…
The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, beats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…
The Latest: Spain scores in stoppage time, leads short-handed Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…
The Latest: Argentina down to 10 men vs Spain as World Cup final goes to extra time
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…
The Latest: Argentina and Spain facing off to lift the World Cup trophy
By The Associated Press The World Cup final is finally here. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina will take…