Politics Jul 06 U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president By Amna Nawaz, Liz Landers, Solveig Rennan, Jonah Anderson
Politics Jul 06 WATCH: Trump praises 'really brilliant decision' on Balogun's red card after he called FIFA's Infantino President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome. By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun red card would be decided by independent bodies FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump. By Associated Press
Nation Jul 06 What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium. It has also sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- around the world into a frenzy. By James Ellingworth, Associated Press
World Jul 04 Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead Messi’s goal in the 29th minute was the 20th of his World Cup career, extending his record and moving him two ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé on the all-time list. By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
Jun 27 World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 By Associated Press Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32. Continue reading
Jun 25 World Cup what to know: U.S. faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey By John Marshall, Associated Press The U.S. has won consecutive World Cup matches for the first time since 1930. Its six goals in the first two matches are one short of the team record for a World Cup. Continue reading
Jun 23 U.S. eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Iran’s squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team. Continue reading
Jun 22 Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th and 18th goals in Argentina win By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal and then added an 18th in stoppage time in defending champion Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria on Monday. Continue reading
Jun 22 Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing By Associated Press Wearing the green jersey of Mexico’s national soccer team and a FIFA tie, he waddled into the room ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum, took a seat facing reporters and quickly became the star of her Monday morning news briefing. Continue reading