World Cup
Ecuador beats Germany in World Cup shocker, advances to knockout round
Ecuador needed a win to remain in the tournament. It got exactly that.
Football vs. fútbol: Who is the best Freeman? Dad Antonio salutes son Alex
Alex Freeman, son of former Green Bay Packers wideout Antonio Freeman, has stepped up for the U.S. men’s national team in the World Cup. It’s no surprise to his father.
17 injured after vehicle plows into World Cup revelers in Mexico
Over a dozen people were injured on Wednesday night when a vehicle drove through a crowd in the popular tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas during a celebration of Mexico’s World Cup match victory, Los Cabos’ city hall said in a statement.
How a duck named Merlin became the face of Team Mexico during the World Cup
While the World Cup has brought the biggest names in soccer back into the international spotlight, one particular feathered fan is drawing just as many headlines
Out from his father’s shadow, Tim Weah is making a name for himself on the U.S. national team
George Weah won the Ballon d’Or in 1995 and is considered one of the best soccer players of his generation. Now, his son is carving his own path on the U.S. men’s national team.
South Africa reaches World Cup knockouts for 1st time, stunning South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night
Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group
Brazil reached the knockout rounds for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco finished second in the group and also advanced, rallying to beat Haiti 4-2.
Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada at the World Cup
Canada will play in the knockout round for the first time. Bosnia beat Qatar 3-1 in the other Group B match Wednesday and could still advance as a third-place team.
TV host apologizes for slamming soccer star who left World Cup for baby’s birth
A prominent French sports broadcaster is apologizing after facing widespread backlash for criticizing Belgian soccer star Jérémy Doku’s plan to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his first child
Croatia keeps World Cup hopes alive and sends Panama home with 1-0 win
Ante Budimir guided Croatia to a 1-0 win over a stubborn Panama side in their World Cup Group L clash on Tuesday, giving the Balkan side its first three points and eliminating the Central Americans on a night where the stakes were high for both sides