World Aug 12 FIFA tests new human rights strategy for World Cup games, and advocates are skeptical By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press
World Jul 16 How climate change is making the World Cup calendar more dangerous for athletes and fans Tournament soccer in June and July is a tradition going back to the first World Cup in 1930. By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
Politics Apr 01 US-Canada-Mexico joint World Cup goes from unity to acrimony thanks to tariffs and 51st state threats President Trump's tariff wars with Canada and Mexico set a backdrop for the soccer showcase being jointly hosted by the three North American neighbors. By Howard Fendrich, Associated Press
World Oct 15 How a homophobic soccer chant became a costly embarrassment for Mexico Multiple sanctions from FIFA and campaigns by Mexican soccer officials to educate fans have not been able to stamp it out. By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press
Nation Jul 11 Berhalter fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach after ‘disappointing’ Copa America first-round exit Berhalter's second term as coach was cut short 10 months after he returned to the bench with high hopes and proclaimed the team's goal was "to change soccer in America forever."… By Ronald Blum, Associated Press
Sep 08 Prosecutors accuse Spanish soccer head of sexual assault and coercion for kissing player By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spanish state prosecutors have accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault and coercion for kissing a player on the lips without her consent after the Women's World Cup final. Continue reading
Aug 29 Rubiales asked to resign for kissing player by Spanish soccer federation officials By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press “After the latest developments and the unacceptable behavior that has caused great damage to the image of Spanish soccer, the presidents request that Luis Rubiales resign immediately as president of the RFEF,” the statement said. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 6:21 With Spain’s historic win, a look at the progress and challenges facing women’s soccer By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz Spain won its first Women's World Cup with its defeat over England Sunday. Five years ago, the team lacked jerseys designed for women, high-quality facilities and enough physical trainers. Spain's historic win, and what they went through to achieve it,… Continue watching
Aug 16 England tops Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain By John Pye, Associated Press England moves on to face Spain in the championship game on Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 06 After a storied career, Megan Rapinoe leaves her final World Cup with pride By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press Megan Rapinoe wanted a different finish for her final Women’s World Cup. Even with the disappointing conclusion, she was grateful for her wildly successful run with the U.S. national team. Continue reading