World Cup

U.S. women's soccer won 4 World Cups. Now can they score equal pay?

By Gretchen Frazee, Yasmeen Alamiri

The public support on display Sunday, buttressed by their record number of World Cup wins, could give the women greater leverage as they begin mediation in an equal pay lawsuit.

WATCH: U.S. Women's World Cup champs arrive home ahead of parade

The soccer team touched down at Newark Liberty International Airport where they were met with cheers and a banner saying "Congratulations Team USA!"…

Women's national soccer team players sue for equal pay

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

The players allege they have been subject to ongoing "institutionalized gender discrimination," including unequal pay, despite having the same job responsibilities as players on the men's national team.

Second World Cup victory gives France a needed boost

By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press

"Eternal Happiness" said Monday's headline in the sports daily L'Equipe, summing up the mood of many who hope this euphoria will last for months — even years.

Croatia heads to World Cup final for first time after 2-1 win over England

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute and Croatia shocked England 2-1 Wednesday.

To beat Vegas bookies at the World Cup, these statisticians turned to artificial intelligence

By Amanda Grennell

After cleaning up at the 2014 World Cup, statistician Andreas Groll is enlisting machine learning to keep his lucky streak going…

Russia shuts out Saudi Arabia in World Cup

By Associated Press

It was Russia's first World Cup win since 2002 and ended a seven-game winless run in all matches.

Quiz: How well do you know World Cup 2018?

By Larisa Epatko

Russia is hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the global soccer spectacle that happens every four years. What do you know about this year’s contenders, noisemakers and mascot? Take our 10-question quiz to find out.

Could North America host the 2026 World Cup? Trump asks other countries to support bid

By Associated Press

Trump made the appeal during a Rose Garden press conference Monday with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. The U.S. is joining with Canada and Mexico in the bid for the quadrennial soccer tournament.

Data: How does the U.S. women's soccer team pay compare to the men?

By Laura Santhanam

Members of the U.S. women's national soccer team filed a complaint with the federal government this week for being paid less than their male counterparts.