World Cup expert picks: Brazil is unanimous favorite going into quarters
Which teams are looking most formidable following the round of 16? Our soccer experts make their predictions for where we go from here.
Which teams are looking most formidable following the round of 16? Our soccer experts make their predictions for where we go from here.
World Cup Tuesday guide: Morocco, Portugal advancing to quarterfinals
Morocco, which has been the biggest surprise of the tournament, will next face Portugal, which has advanced to the quarterfinals now for the third time.
Morocco, which has been the biggest surprise of the tournament, will next face Portugal, which has advanced to the quarterfinals now for the third time.
Brazil, Croatia advancing to World Cup quarterfinals
Brazil will next play Croatia on Friday.
Brazil will next play Croatia on Friday.
For USA, the focus now shifts to 2026 World Cup
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: US fans let it all out
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
Netherlands eliminates US in round of 16 at World Cup
Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzil Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.
Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzil Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory Saturday that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.
World Cup Friday guide: South Korea tops Portugal; both advance
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
US star Christian Pulisic cleared to play against Netherlands in World Cup
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
New division in USL W League will include 4 Bay Area-based teams
Six additional expansion clubs will join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo to create the NorCal Division, the USL W League announced Thursday. The new division is expected to participate in the league in 2023.
Six additional expansion clubs will join Oakland Soul and Stockton Cargo to create the NorCal Division, the USL W League announced Thursday. The new division is expected to participate in the league in 2023.
Ghana and Uruguay face off 12 years after 2010 World Cup drama
If you've been following the World Cup over the years, you know that Friday's match-up of Ghana vs. Uruguay is bigger than a game. For soccer fans of Ghana in the DMV, it's a redemption match 12 years in the making.
If you've been following the World Cup over the years, you know that Friday's match-up of Ghana vs. Uruguay is bigger than a game. For soccer fans of Ghana in the DMV, it's a redemption match 12 years in the making.
World Cup guide: Croatia, Morocco advance, Germany out of tournament
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Iranian man shot, killed celebrating US victory in World Cup
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
Why USMNT captain Tyler Adams is the ideal leader for Gregg Berhalter's team
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
World Cup Wednesday guide: Messi and Argentina advance; Mexico falls short
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Team USA players share emotional embrace with Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi
"I think the United States and Iran have had so many issues politically and I just wanted to show that we are all human beings and we all love each other."
"I think the United States and Iran have had so many issues politically and I just wanted to show that we are all human beings and we all love each other."
U.S. hero Christian Pulisic vows: 'I'll be ready on Saturday'
When the U.S. need a hero to step forward against Iran, main man Christian Pulisic answered the call. Now, all eyes are on his status for Saturday.
When the U.S. need a hero to step forward against Iran, main man Christian Pulisic answered the call. Now, all eyes are on his status for Saturday.
US advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran; Pulisic injured
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.
World Cup Tuesday guide: US tops Iran, Qatar makes dubious history
Tuesday marked the final day of play for both Groups A and B, the first day of simultaneous kickoffs.
Tuesday marked the final day of play for both Groups A and B, the first day of simultaneous kickoffs.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’
A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament "between 400 and 500" for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament "between 400 and 500" for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.



















