World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup with ‘clear conscience’
Cristiano Ronaldo was tearful after the last game of his sixth and final World Cup, Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16 on Monday decided by Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time winner.
Mbappé fires back at Paraguayan senator’s racist attack after France victory
France striker Kylian Mbappé hit back at a Paraguayan senator, describing her as a “despicable woman” on Monday after she launched a racist attack on him following Paraguay’s elimination from the World Cup.
U.S. agencies have seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites
U.S. agencies have seized over 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since the start of the tournament, the Transportation Security Administration said.
The U.S. had a golden opportunity for a soccer breakthrough. Now it must wait four more years.
After a stellar start to the World Cup, the U.S. was overmatched against Belgium in a 4-1 loss. Now Mauricio Pochettino’s team must wait four years to prove it belongs with the elite soccer countries.
U.S. star Folarin Balogun went from the center of controversy to a nonfactor
The striker had just one shot on goal in a lopsided 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup.
England’s Jordan Henderson suffers injury during ‘Wonderwall’ celebration after World Cup win
England reserve Jordan Henderson injured himself as his team celebrated their World Cup win over Mexico by singing the Oasis classic “Wonderwall.”
How the Trump administration leapt into action to reverse Folarin Balogun’s red card
In the minutes after the U.S. soccer team triumphed over Bosnia-Herzegovina, senior Trump administration officials kicked off an extraordinary behind-the-scenes push to reverse the red card shown to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, hoping to preserve his eligibility for a pivotal World Cup match against Belgium.
Trump says he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s suspension
President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension before the organization reversed its decision, allowing the star striker to participate in Monday night’s match.
Erling Haaland cements superstar status, scores twice in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil
Haaland delivered both goals as Norway defeated five-time champion Brazil and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in its history.
England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Azteca Stadium, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals
England moves on to face Norway on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida, for a spot in the semifinals.