England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he once played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the experience as "surreal" and praising the president's game.
July 11, 2026
A philosopher of sport guides readers through the ethics of Diego Maradona’s most celebrated goal – and his most controversial.
June 17, 2026
Ashleigh Hallam teaches English at her local library in Indiana
July 10, 2026
If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would
July 10, 2026
France books a spot in the World Cup semifinals with a convincing 2-0 win over Morocco
July 10, 2026
U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the
July 09, 2026
Finding the art in the beautiful game
July 08, 2026
Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups
July 08, 2026
France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup
July 07, 2026
Walmart is hosting VIP tours for World Cup visitors
July 08, 2026
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup
July 07, 2026
Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw
July 08, 2026
How Lionel Messi and Argentina sent the World Cup into a state of sporting nirvana
July 08, 2026
CNN's Don Riddell speaks with Argentine fans who flocked to support the US team against Belgium in the World Cup. Belgium ended the US team's quarterfinal hopes, beating them 4-1.
July 07, 2026
There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions
June 25, 2026
‘I want to welcome them’: Individuals with disabilities welcome fans to Kansas City Stadium
July 07, 2026
Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts
July 07, 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.
July 06, 2026
He sold everything for his son. Now Paraguay’s hero goalkeeper will get a treasured jersey back
July 07, 2026
The United States men exit the World Cup knowing they inspired a nation to believe they could win it all one day
July 07, 2026
The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth
July 07, 2026
A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on
July 07, 2026
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player riled the host country's World Cup opponent, Belgium
July 06, 2026
Spain scores late to eliminate Portugal and potentially end Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career
July 07, 2026
President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome
July 06, 2026
‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
July 06, 2026
Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with
July 07, 2026
President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin
July 06, 2026
FIFA stunned the soccer world by allowing the USA’s Folarin Balogun to play on Monday. Trump’s role is under the microscope
July 06, 2026
The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing
July 06, 2026
The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin
July 05, 2026
Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to give Brazil the lead
July 06, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday
July 05, 2026
Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 win over Brazil that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage
July 06, 2026
France ekes past Paraguay and everything else to know from Saturday’s World Cup matches
July 05, 2026
Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw
July 04, 2026
A dog walker in Buenos Aires has turned a pack of 13 pups into local celebrities by dressing them in Argentina jerseys
July 03, 2026
International soccer fans came to cheer the competing World Cup teams
July 03, 2026
Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia
July 03, 2026
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010
July 03, 2026
The United States has World Cup fever
July 03, 2026
World Cup fans making their way into Kansas City's match venue are met right across the parking lot by an unmistakable reminder of a U.S.
July 03, 2026
World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra
July 03, 2026
Portugal wraps up World Cup stay in Palm Beach Gardens
July 03, 2026
A Massachusetts city home to one of the nation’s largest Cape Verdean communities will impose a nighttime curfew ahead of Cape Verde’s World Cup match against Argentina
July 03, 2026
Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper
July 02, 2026
The USA’s red card controversy explained and why the decision won’t be overturned
July 02, 2026
New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport continues to face an uphill climb to reach mainstream popularity in the United States
July 02, 2026
U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery.
July 02, 2026
How you decide which of more than 30 soccer jerseys to wear to your team’s World Cup game
July 02, 2026
World Cup serves up huge drama as England survive DR Congo and Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal
July 02, 2026
Sandra Lith came to the front of Ms.
July 02, 2026
Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City
July 01, 2026
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player
July 01, 2026
Across the country, experts are watching to see whether the World Cup will give a boost to youth soccer and mint fans for decades to come
July 01, 2026
Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a
July 01, 2026
Kylian Mbappé put France ahead with a brilliant crossover step in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to break a World Cup knockout round scoring record, and Les Bleus beat Sweden 3-0 to set up a round of 16 match against Paraguay
July 01, 2026
Before moving his attention to the knockout round of the World Cup, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino had to resolve one issue from the group stage
July 01, 2026
France forward Kylian Mbappé scored his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup, moving one behind Lionel Messi on the tournament’s all-time list and tying him with the Argentina great in the race for the Golden Boot at this year's tournament with six apiece
July 01, 2026
The World Cup is in the lose-and-go-home stage of the tournament and the pressure keeps rising with every minute of every match
July 01, 2026
Mexican fans in Monterrey are embracing the World Cup spirit, even though their national team isn't playing in the city
July 01, 2026
Two major Mexican seizures of cocaine this month, including a rare bust in a state neighboring Mexico City, suggest the cartels are moving greater
June 30, 2026
Another World Cup, another early exit
June 30, 2026
When Erling Haaland’s youth coaches realized he was something special
June 16, 2026
A soccer star’s Birkin collection is turning heads at the World Cup
June 30, 2026
Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus
June 30, 2026
José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
June 30, 2026
Sportsbook operators are seeing record betting on this year's World Cup
June 30, 2026
Gabriel Martinelli scored the winning goal late in injury time to give five-time champion Brazil a 2-1 win over Japan in the round of 32 at the World Cup
June 30, 2026
The first Round of 32 in World Cup history is here. There’s a real debate over whether it will be good for the tournament
June 29, 2026
Brazil hopes to end a 24-year wait for World Cup glory. The pressure has never been greater
June 13, 2026
Every day is soccer jersey day
June 28, 2026
Canada faces an unprecedented World Cup situation as the knockout rounds begin
June 28, 2026
Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan
June 28, 2026
Kuwait's KPC signs $16 billion lease and leaseback deal for oil pipeline network
India's Modi under pressure as youth protest leaders set for more talks
Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 billion deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Italy defence minister offers ousted Ukraine counterpart Fedorov adviser role
Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join UNESCO's World Heritage List
Japan's monkey sensation Punch gets thousands of birthday messages as he turns 1 on Sunday
India's 'Cockroach' protests take on Modi with unlikely weapons: Sharp, irreverent humor and memes