Jul 14 Watch 3:51 Simon Kuper and Geoff Bennett discuss the World Cup on 'Settle In' By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre After more than 100 games played across three countries, the world’s largest sporting event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comes to an end this Sunday. On the latest episode of our podcast "Settle In," Geoff Bennett looked back on the… Continue watching
Jul 14 Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Continue reading
Jul 14 France and Spain have dominated this World Cup, but only one can reach the final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press France and Spain play Tuesday in the first of two powerhouse semifinal matches. France has outscored its opponents 14-2, Spain has outscored opponents 10-1. 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
Jul 06 WATCH: Sen. Cruz thanks Trump for 'getting rid' of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card By Associated Press Speaking alongside the president, Cruz began his remarks at an event on Trump Accounts by thanking Trump for working to get FIFA to reverse Balogun’s red card penalty of a one-game suspension. Continue reading
Jul 06 FIFA questioned as Trump, Infantino defend actions surrounding ruling to let Balogun play in U.S. match By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press "Sometimes rules are open to interpretation. In this case not," UEFA said, adding "the integrity of the game is at stake and the credibility of a competition is undermined."… Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 5:31 Hard-fought win raises hopes for U.S. in World Cup By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins The U.S. men’s team punched their ticket to the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Soccer fans across the country celebrated the win, despite a controversial red card that will keep the team’s… Continue watching