World Cup
Boualem Khoukhi’s stoppage time header earns Qatar its first ever World Cup point in 1-1 draw with Switzerland
Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup.
Haiti fans ready communal watch parties for first World Cup in 52 years
Residents of Haiti’s capital have been cleaning streets and building makeshift seating areas as the Caribbean nation prepares for their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, offering a rare moment of celebration amid the country’s ongoing turmoil.
Ryan Reynolds and Mike Myers among the stars at Canada’s first home World Cup match
Cyle Larin’s goal not only saved the World Cup opener for Canada on Friday, it gave a bunch of Canadian celebrities a reason to stomp and shout.
Coaching the U.S. was a big test for Mauricio Pochettino. Then his World Cup opener went ‘amazing’
Pochettino, a 54-year-old Argentine, has been on the job for 20 months, but Friday’s game was unquestionably his biggest opportunity to make an impression on a wider fanbase tuning in to watch the U.S. for the first time.
Folarin Balogun chose the U.S. over England. It’s already paying off in the World Cup
Folarin Balogun, born in Brooklyn but raised in London, agreed to play his international career with the Americans in 2023. Three years later he opened the World Cup with two goals.
Christian Pulisic says substitution was precaution, hopes kicked leg ‘is nothing’
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he hopes Pulisic will be available for next game on June 18
Years after skull fracture, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment
Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico.
Empty seats on World Cup’s opening day renew ticket price concerns
The World Cup opened with jubilation in Mexico City as a packed stadium roared the hosts to victory.
‘Captain America’ Christian Pulisic has played under pressure before, but nothing like this World Cup
Pulisic, the face of the U.S. men’s national team, talks about feeling pressure to deliver World Cup success on home soil.
From The Sports Desk: The World Cup is finally here
The 23rd edition of the men’s World Cup is finally here, with the opening ceremony taking place at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium today ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa.