US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early
The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.
The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.
World Cup: Lionel Messi threatened by Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez over video of post-match celebration
Alvarez says video from inside Argentina's locker room shows Messi disrespecting the Mexican team.
Alvarez says video from inside Argentina's locker room shows Messi disrespecting the Mexican team.
How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios
Here are all the outcomes and obstacles for USA to advance to the Round of 16.
Here are all the outcomes and obstacles for USA to advance to the Round of 16.
World Cup: Messi draws in biggest crowd in 28 years
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
SF watches World Cup action
The World Cup Tournament is underway, and the excitement is gripping the city of San Francisco.
The World Cup Tournament is underway, and the excitement is gripping the city of San Francisco.
World Cup wins for France, Australia, Poland, and Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United States had frustrated them yet again at a World Cup.
Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United States had frustrated them yet again at a World Cup.
World Cup Friday: US-England match ends in 0-0 draw
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Lionel Messi, Argentina under pressure against Mexico in World Cup match
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.
World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.
USMNT embracing underdog role against England ahead of Friday's match
The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.
The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.
World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates
Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.
Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.