World Jul 20 The highlights and controversies of the 2026 World Cup By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig
World Jul 19 PHOTOS: Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and Spain ended Argentina’s reign with a 1-0 win on… By Tim Reynolds, Associated Press
World Jul 19 Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered The supersized tournament delivered thrilling action on the field, with upsets, dramatic comebacks, spectacular goals and standout performances by the biggest stars of the game. By James Robson, Associated Press
Nation Jul 14 Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press
World Jul 12 What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls The sending off of Switzerland's Breel Embolo in Saturday's quarterfinal game against Argentina was the latest call that may have left fans scratching their heads. By James Robson, Associated Press
Jul 10 In any language: English speakers are tuning into World Cup broadcasts in Spanish By Tim Reynolds, Obed Lamy, Associated Press A sizable number of English-speaking people in the U.S. are doing something these days that might be considered a bit surprising: They're watching broadcasts of World Cup matches in Spanish on Telemundo, even though they have little idea — or… Continue reading
Jul 07 Belgium's 4-1 victory knocks U.S. out of World Cup By Ronald Blum, Associated Press American hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended Monday. Continue reading
Jul 06 WATCH: Trump praises 'really brilliant decision' on Balogun's red card after he called FIFA's Infantino By Collin Binkley, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 06 Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun red card would be decided by independent bodies By Associated Press FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he discussed the red card suspension of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun with Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 06 What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of U.S. star Folarin Balogun By James Ellingworth, Associated Press 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. Continue reading