World Cup

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Spain's Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina…

July 19, 2026

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US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness

People attend a watch party for a World Cup soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1,…

July 18, 2026

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US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness

People attend a watch party for a World Cup soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1,…

July 18, 2026

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World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina set to face Spain for the title on Sunday

Spain's Pedro Porro scores his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in…

July 15, 2026

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Fandom doesn’t require ID card

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer…

July 11, 2026

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Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo runs drills during the men's national soccer team training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup soccer…

July 8, 2026

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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere (17) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer…

July 6, 2026

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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of…

July 1, 2026

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Without Christian Pulisic, U.S. beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round

Australia's Paul Okon-Engstler fights for the ball with United States' Weston McKennie, right, during the World Cup Group D soccer…

June 19, 2026

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World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

A dancer performs along Reforma Avenue in Mexico City, Saturday, June 6, 2026 ahead of the FIFA World Cup. (AP…

June 11, 2026

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The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?

FILE – Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of fans after winning the World Cup final soccer…

June 6, 2026

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Iran players describe how war affects World Cup preparations

Iran's players work out during a training session, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, ahead of the World…

June 6, 2026

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How a 3,400-year-old ballgame survives in Mexico against all odds

Youth play ulama, a traditional Mesoamerican ballgame dating to pre-Hispanic times, in Los Llanitos on the outskirts of Mazatlan, Mexico,…

May 10, 2026