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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

World Cup Friday guide: Messi moves on, Neymar heads home

Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.