Inside the nail-biting drama of the US-Sweden penalty shootout
The United States had three match points in its World Cup clash with Sweden on Sunday. It couldn't capitalize on any of them.
World Cup 2026: Why FIFA changed format, increased total matches
To win a World Cup, a nation will have to play eight games, up from the seven in place since 1974.
Gregg Berhalter claims he was blackmailed during World Cup; US Soccer investigating
The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after epic World Cup win
Lionel Messi carried the World Cup as coach Lionel Scaloni put his arm around the captain when the two walked past a sign that read “Thank you, champions.”
Messi's Instagram post after World Cup win makes social media history
A day after winning his first World Cup, Lionel Messi added another accomplishment to his legacy.
Lionel Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion.
World Cup 2026 hosts get diplomatic handover from Qatar
The United States, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s biggest event in less than 3½ years.
Kylian Mbappé wins World Cup 2022 Golden Boot
Mbappé's hat trick in the final catapulted him to Golden Boot status -- the top goal scorer of the tournament.
World Cup champions get $42 million in prize money
FIFA has a prize fund of $440 million to give out, with Sunday's champion slated to take home $42 million.
World Cup Saturday: Croatia beats Morocco 2-1, takes 3rd place
The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match.
Lionel Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup win
Fans from all over the world come to visit Lionel Messi’s old home and the small soccer field where he learned the skills that would eventually turn him into an all-time great.
Team France struck by cold virus ahead of World Cup final against Argentina
“It’s ’flu season now, and in that sense, we have to be careful," France's head coach Didier Deschamps said.
Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0
France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.
Grant Wahl’s wife reveals his cause of death: 'Nothing nefarious'
Sports writer Grant Wahl’s wife has revealed what led to his death while he was covering the World Cup last week.
Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final
Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.
Brother of American journalist Grant Wahl says 'I no longer suspect foul play' in death at World Cup
The brother of deceased American journalist Grant Wahl has walked back speculations of foul play.
US midfielder Gio Reyna responds to claims he was benched for lack of hustle
Reyna, generally thought to be one of the USMNT's best players, appeared in just two games for the US as a sub.
World Cup Saturday guide: Morocco tops Portugal, France beats England to advance to semifinals
France is on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal dances with mother after World Cup quarter-final win against Portugal
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game
Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.