World Jun 27 World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32 By Associated Press
World Jun 25 World Cup what to know: U.S. faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey 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. By John Marshall, Associated Press
Nation Jun 23 U.S. eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match Iran’s squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation Jun 19 Watch 5:34 U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round after win against Australia The U.S. team secured its spot in the World Cup’s knockout round with a win against Australia on Friday. It’s the first time since 1930 that the American men have won consecutive World Cup matches. To discuss the tournament, Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Solveig Rennan, Genesis Magpayo
World Jun 19 U.S. defeats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. By Andrew Destin, Associated Press
Jun 17 Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against… Continue reading
Jun 13 Fact-checking claims about 'unprecedented' demand for World Cup tickets By Maria Briceño, Alex Min, PolitiFact Many of the 2026 World Cup matches were not sold out as of Friday — and the existing ticket sales have unfolded amid pricing controversies. Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch 5:22 World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather By Ben Tracy, Christopher Spinder The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than… Continue watching
Jun 11 How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Continue reading
Jun 11 World Cup celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico By Megan Janetsky, María Verza, Associated Press Mexico kicks off festivities Thursday with a star-studded event, even as some critics say the government has spent too much time and money catering to international visitors at residents' expense. Continue reading