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From benchwarmers to saviors: New additions look to revive Galaxy's playoff hopes

The Galaxy has undergone a roster overhaul this summer aimed at making the team more competitive ahead of a late-season playoff push...

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

New-look Galaxy topple Revolution to revive their MLS playoff push

Mired in a slump and struggling to stay out of the bottom of the standings, the Galaxy treated Saturday as a must-win in a 2-1 victory over New England...

Sun, 6 Sep 2026 03:52:15 GMT

Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off

With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off...

Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angel City's prolonged coaching carousel testing patience of frustrated fans

Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team's playoff chances...

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Joseph Paintsil's goal lifts Galaxy past the Earthquakes as Hirving Lozano makes his home debut

With the Galaxy a man down, Joseph Paintsil scored in the 79th minute to give them a victory over the Earthquakes...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:52:29 GMT

How Jacob Shaffelburg's wild World Cup ride is helping fuel LAFC's post-break surge

Jacob Shaffelburg and LAFC's two other FIFA World Cup players have played leading roles in the team's strong run since the break...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What Bob Iger's Angel City ownership can illuminate about his impending Lakers acquisition

The NWSL is a long way from the NBA, but the Iger family's management of Angel City FC may hint at what's in store for the Lakers...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:51:46 GMT

A World Cup referee shares his view of red cards, hydration breaks and soccer history

Referee Iván Barton recalls how he was assigned to officiate a World Cup semifinal between France and Spain and his view of changes that have shaped modern refereeing...

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

'We tricked them.' Why 'Ted Lasso' probably deserves some credit for U.S. soccer boom

The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed...

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Galaxy sign former Mexican national team star Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano

After a chaotic stint with San Diego FC, Mexican forward Chucky Lozano is joining the Galaxy on loan for the remainder of the MLS season...

Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:42:27 GMT

News Analysis: Gianni Infantino's Kushner-linked World Cup scheme jeopardizes his FIFA reign

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is losing the support of international soccer's top federations after a scheme to sell a stake in the World Cup is exposed...

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Larry Berg, LAFC managing co-owner, chosen as next MLS commissioner

Larry Berg, the co-managing owner of LAFC, was chosen Monday to become the third commissioner in MLS history when Don Garber retires in December...

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 22:23:23 GMT

How the World Cup became 'a great dry run' for the 2028 L.A. Olympics

The success of the FIFA World Cup in Southern California provided valuable lessons for LA28 as it continues its preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games...

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

News Analysis: Why Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired so spectacularly

Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage...

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 02:23:24 GMT

Trump lingers awkwardly long after presenting World Cup trophy to Spain. It could have been worse

The World Cup trophy presentation got awkward when President Trump lingered onstage after Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina, evoking a similar episode at last year's Club World Cup...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:16:57 GMT

News Analysis: Argentina lost more than the World Cup final. It lost its class and decorum

If Argentina had kept its composure it would have secured a place next to Brazil and Germany, the only other countries to reach three finals in four World Cups, as one of the greatest teams ever...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:27:16 GMT

Arellano: How this World Cup finally taught me to love soccer

Over 104 games, a bunch of questionable VAR calls, another heartbreaking downfall by Mexico and a brilliant goal by Spain's Ferran Torres, I learned why soccer is the world's most popular sport...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:38:33 GMT

Despite some irritating flaws, 2026 World Cup a rousing success for FIFA, U.S. and fans

Spain, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and many magical moments helped spread World Cup fever, making the ambitious tournament expansion a success despite flaws...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Spain's youth movement dethrones aging Argentina in thrilling World Cup final

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap an exciting FIFA World Cup in North America...

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:24:22 GMT

Pico Rivera's Nathan Negrete's brush with World Cup stars made a lasting impact

Nathan Negrete, 9, walked out with U.S. star Weston McKennie ahead of the U.S. World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium and was inspired by the experience...

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

World Cup appears to have dodged worse wildfire smoke thanks to rain

Showers and thunderstorms triggered a flash flood warning for Manhattan and northeastern New Jersey on Saturday, but the rain also helped blow out the smoke from Canadian wildfires that had choked the tristate area for days and threatened to disrupt Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. ..

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:06:05 GMT

Lionel Messi chases historic World Cup repeat as Argentina faces Spain in final

Few players get to the sport's ultimate game more than once, and the winners often forget to savor the moment until long after the champion is determined...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:56:03 GMT

Swanson: LAFC star Son Heung-min proves life after the World Cup can offer hope and redemption

Son Heung-Min was gutted by an epic goal drought during South Korea's brutal World Cup run, but a goal Friday night against the Galaxy offers hope for better days...

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:52:24 GMT

Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, stars of iconic photo shoot, to battle for World Cup crown

Lionel Messi has been a soccer star for so long, Spain's top playmaker Lamine Yamal appeared alongside the future World Cup foe as a 3-month-old baby...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:44:43 GMT

World Cup championship and third-place game: Start times and how to watch

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup championship game and third-place game, including start times and TV information...

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How Spain 'recaptured the spirit of 2010' in its run to the World Cup final

Spain, back in the World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010, has many similarities to its title-winning predecessors...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:13:58 GMT

Magical Lionel Messi leads Argentina past England for trip back to World Cup final

Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday...

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:08:50 GMT

How World Cup senior citizens like Lionel Messi have bio-hacked longer careers

Argentina star Lionel Messi headlines a group of World Cup players having an impact in their late 30s and 40s thanks to advances in sports science...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Spain delivers surprise rout of France, clinches berth into World Cup final

Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas...

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:03:32 GMT

Folarin Balogun says his red card controversy 'didn't help' U.S. at World Cup

Folarin Balogun says the firestorm over his World Cup red card 'didn't help' the U.S. men's national team but rejects it as an excuse for a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16...

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:30 GMT

Norway star Erling Haaland left the U.S. with seven World Cup goals and a taxidermy raccoon, sparking a run on the item

Erling Haaland, the Norway striker who became a hit with U.S. fans during the World Cup, couldn't leave Dallas without a few souvenirs. Those included a taxidermy raccoon and two squirrels...

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:20:18 GMT

How France went from World Cup embarrassment in South Africa to soccer superpower

France coach Didier Deschamps' leadership and an elite academy system are among the reasons the French are in the midst a World Cup renaissance...

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:09:40 GMT

World Cup semifinals schedule: Start times for every match and how to watch

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

News Analysis: Mexico wins back fans but is still searching for ways to pass familiar World Cup wall

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre did not lead to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1986, but he united players and won over fans...

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:38:10 GMT

News Analysis: Seven reasons why U.S. men's soccer keeps crashing out of the World Cup

An inefficient youth pipeline, competition from other sports and an inability to develop a superstar are some of the reasons why the U.S. keeps losing in the World Cup...

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup's biggest villain

VAR, a video replay system implemented to correct blatant errors in soccer, has come under fire for harming the spirit of the game...

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Swanson: SoFi Stadium proves to be one of the biggest stars of the 2026 World Cup

It makes sense that players and coaches taking part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup can't stop saying nice things about SoFi Stadium...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:11:46 GMT

Mikel Merino lifts Spain over Belgium, setting up World Cup showdown with France

Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino score for Spain, which takes advantage of an injury to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Coutois in a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:27:10 GMT

The world came for soccer. What it discovered about America in 1994 was something else.

They came for the soccer. We gave them Americana. Their tickets entitled them to World Cup games. ..

Sun, 10 Jul 1994 07:00:00 GMT

Steve Cherundolo will lead U.S. men's soccer team that will compete in 2028 Olympics

A three-time World Cup veteran and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Steve Cherundolo had 30 caps with three U.S. junior teams before making his senior debut in 1999...

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

FIFA grass in NFL stadiums reignites debate over pro football's use of artificial turf

Why don't NFL teams use the same natural grass FIFA installed at NFL stadiums during the World Cup? A look at the expensive process...

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:57:31 GMT

Justin Bieber added to crammed World Cup final halftime show with BTS, Madonna and more

The World Cup final halftime show better have a huge stage. Justin Bieber has been added as a co-headliner to a lineup that already includes BTS, Madonna and Shakira...

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 22:51:06 GMT

World Cup quarterfinals schedule: Start times for every match and how to watch

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:16:34 GMT

Arellano: The Trump 'curse' at the World Cup is his latest red card against Americans

For the past 11 years, I've waited for a scandal, a slip up, a moment of clarity that would finally make President Trump's supporters realize that their man is a charlatan. ..

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Commentary: Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance

I knew Lionel Messi would be the headliner of this World Cup, but I didn't expect to fall so hopelessly in love with him...

Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Why not them? Disappointed U.S. players hope their World Cup run inspired future stars

The U.S. soccer team showed it still can't punch past top World Cup talent during an ugly knockout loss to Belgium, but it hopes it helped grow the game...

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 19:08:47 GMT

Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist posts

A Paraguayan senator wants an apology from French star Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist attack following Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup loss to France...

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:10:50 GMT

Swanson: Trump's World Cup meddling only made matters worse for rattled U.S. squad

The last thing the U.S. needed before its lackluster performance in a 4-1 loss to Belgium at the World Cup was President Trump getting involved...

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

U.S. hopes of a historic World Cup run on home soil shattered in loss to Belgium

After three weeks of goals, wins and buzz, the U.S. saw its dreams of a long World Cup run on home soil unmercifully crushed in a 4-1 loss to Belgium...

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 02:22:24 GMT

Kylian Mbappé calls out Paraguayan senator for 'brazen racism' after France's World Cup knockout win

French star Kylian Mbappé blasted Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla on X, accusing her of 'brazen racism' after Paraguay's 1-0 World Cup knockout loss to France...

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 23:01:43 GMT

FIFA appeal committee rejects Belgium appeal, allowing Folarin Balogun to play

Belgium protested FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, but a FIFA appeal committee rejected the appeal...

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:06:21 GMT

FIFA's reversal of red card after Trump phone call prompts international uproar

Trump frequently pushes the boundaries of long-standing norms. He also has a history of using phone calls to pressure officials to reach an outcome he wants...

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:48:05 GMT

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'We lost with a lot of honor.' Mexico falls to England and is ousted from World Cup

Mexico players and coaches were disappointed they could not give thousands of fans a win, instead falling 3-2 in a spirited match at rowdy Azteca Stadium...

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 08:24:22 GMT

FIFA decision to rescind U.S. star Folarin Balogun's suspension draws cheers and outrage

Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday's World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down...

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:09:18 GMT

'¿Y si sí?' A new rally cry is inspiring Mexico during its World Cup run — and beyond

A viral phrase that translates to "What if we do?" in English is being used by Mexican soccer fans and players dreaming about seemingly impossible wins...

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

On America's 250th birthday, U.S. soccer team of immigrants embodies founders' dreams

Nearly half of the U.S. soccer players who made an inspiring run to the World Cup round of 16 are dual-nationals, embodying the American dream on the Fourth of July...

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:39:05 GMT

England faces Mexico, altitude and potent Azteca Stadium with World Cup glory at stake

England returns to Azteca Stadium, where it lost to Argentina 40 years ago in a match marked by two famous goals, bracing for a fierce World Cup test...

Sat, 4 Jul 2026 22:54:31 GMT

Folarin Balogun urges U.S. to focus on beating Belgium despite red card he calls unjust

Folarin Balogun hopes staying calm after getting an unjust red card teaches others to stay poised as the U.S. chases a World Cup win over Belgium...

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 22:16:42 GMT

Diogo Jota honored by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal after World Cup win a year after his death

An emotional Cristiano Ronaldo wore Diogo Jota's jersey, honoring Jota a year after his death following Portugal's dramatic World Cup win...

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:35:51 GMT

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spain routs Austria while still working to reach World Cup champion form

Spain extends its unbeaten match streak to 34 games in a 3-0 victory over Austria in the round of 32 at the World Cup at SoFi Stadium...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 23:33:54 GMT

U.S. men piling up historic moments at World Cup, but focus is on the here and now

The U.S. has won three matches, the most it has won in a single World Cup, among other records. Yet all that means absolutely nothing to the players...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 15:19:19 GMT

Swanson: Justice for U.S. star Folarin Balogun, red card for VAR

Soccer's video assistant referee system is worse than the NBA's tedious in-game reviews. Worse than the existential NFL question of whether it is or is not a catch...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 14:00:11 GMT

U.S. Soccer cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension

FIFA has no mechanism that would allow the U.S. to contest a red card issued to top scorer Folarin Balogun, suspending him from the team's next match...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 04:03:15 GMT

U.S. advances to round of 16 with thrilling win over Bosnia-Herzegovina despite red card

Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman score as the U.S. advances. Balogun later gets a red card and won't be available for World Cup match against Belgium...

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 02:21:45 GMT

Commentary: Thank you, World Cup, for providing the connection and inspiration Americans so desperately need

My family did not plan to make the World Cup the centerpiece of our summer, but once it began, we couldn't stop watching...

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:25:14 GMT

Fan loudly expresses unbridled enthusiasm for Mexico's World Cup goal ... at Dodgers-A's game

During the Dodgers-A's game in Sacramento, a fan in a Mexico jersey erupted in a thunderous "GOOOAL!" behind home plate after El Tri scored during a World Cup match thousands of miles away...

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:39:06 GMT

Favored U.S. is taking nothing for granted in World Cup knockout match against Bosnia

The U.S. soccer team took note of upsets throughout the World Cup knockout round and says its expects to be challenged by Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday...

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:45:09 GMT

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico ends World Cup knockout round drought, defeats Ecuador to reach round of 16

Mexico City is celebrating again after the Mexican national team defeated Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night, its fourth straight World Cup shutout win...

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 05:18:43 GMT

For Sebastian Berhalter, a shot with the U.S. national team was well worth the wait

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is familiar with the World Cup. After all, his father, Gregg, played in the 2002 edition for a U.S. team that reached the quarterfinals...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

In must-win match against Ecuador, Mexico looks to advance with help of its fans

Mexico will have most of the 80,000 fans at Azteca Stadium on its side during a challenging round of 32 World Cup matchup against Ecuador on Tuesday...

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Swanson: World Cup shows MLS still needs to achieve major goals to grow the game

Major League Soccer has its fingerprints all over this 2026 FIFA World Cup, yet it struggles to grow the sport in the U.S. Here's what it needs to do...

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:55:25 GMT

Expanded World Cup brings drama as Canada ousts South Africa on stoppage-time goal

Stephen Eustáquio scores in the 92nd minute to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup...

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:09:50 GMT

2026 World Cup knockout round TV schedule, game previews and results

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Spain weathers early adversity, clinches knock-out round match at SoFi Stadium

Spain again got off to a sluggish start, but the World Cup favorites held on for a 1-0 win over Uruguay Friday night in Guadalajara, Mexico...

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:04:24 GMT

U.S. loss to Turkey in final World Cup group match: A small bump, or cause for concern?

The backups that closed the group stage at SoFi Stadium for the U.S. with a 3-2 loss to Turkey served to remind everyone how flawed this group can be...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:56:37 GMT

Swanson: Christian Pulisic is the spark the U.S. will need in the World Cup's knockout stages

Never mind the loss to Turkey. But do mind the closing gap between the soccer's elite teams and the hard-charging Americans, thanks to a healthy Christian Pulisic...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:14:57 GMT

2026 World Cup full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup lineup gamble doesn't pay off in U.S. loss to Turkey

With a knockout-round berth already secure, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his lineup, but the changes didn't work in a 3-2 loss to Turkey...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:17:21 GMT

'Why not us?' How Mauricio Pochettino taught the U.S. to believe it could win a World Cup

U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino and his players overcame doubt and learned how to believe in each other, spurring a historic World Cup run...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico celebrates magical World Cup win over Czechia at rowdy Azteca Stadium

Mexico rolled to a 3-0 win over Czechia and celebrated Memo Ochoa playing in his sixth World Cup during a special night at Azteca Stadium...

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:29:06 GMT

Mexico has chance to test more of roster, build momentum in group stage finale

Will Memo Ochoa play in his sixth World Cup? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre may play him in a game Czechia needs to win but Mexico does not...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:52:50 GMT

Harvard alum Matt Freese took an unusual path to starting in goal for U.S. at World Cup

Matt Freese took steps that seemed unlikely to help him succeed as a pro soccer player, but it helped him become the U.S. starting goalkeeper...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:40:25 GMT

'A great vibe.' Pacific Northwest joins Los Angeles in an embrace of World Cup fever

If this World Cup has been marred by astronomical ticket prices, that hasn't put a damper on the tournament in the Pacific Northwest. L.A. is far from the only city with World Cup fever...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The vibes are high.' U.S. soccer having fun amid intense World Cup workouts

Christian Pulisic joined team workouts for the first time since his calf injury as the U.S. soccer team prepares to close out World Cup group stage...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:53:28 GMT

Norwegians 'row' Times Square and Tartan Army storms Boston as World Cup fandom takes over U.S. streets

Visiting World Cup fans are falling for everyday American staples as North America hosts record-breaking crowds across 16 venues, turning match days into neighborhood festivals...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:56:49 GMT

Iran soccer team leaves note at SoFi Stadium thanking L.A. for World Cup hospitality

The Iran soccer team thanked fans in L.A. after making history while tying its first two World Cup games at SoFi Stadium in front of sellout crowds...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:54:10 GMT

New Angel City midfielder Ally Sentnor says team is capable of winning

Angel City fired its coach and traded a key player the same week it acquired Ally Sentnor. She is confident she can help the team succeed...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Swanson: Iran is right. FIFA and U.S. government must be better World Cup hosts

Iran is playing at a disadvantage during the 2026 World Cup by having to deal with broken promises from FIFA and the U.S. government...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:04:20 GMT

Guadalajara protesters accuse Hyundai of using World Cup to hide 'dirty supply chain'

Communities, climate activists and workers took to the streets in Guadalajara to protest what they describe as 'greenwashing through sports' by Hyundai...

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:54 GMT

Iran's beleaguered World Cup team finds hope with draw against Belgium

Iran plays Belgium to a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium, moving to the cusp of advancing to the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time...

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:15:39 GMT

2026 World Cup guide: Full TV schedule, game previews, results and standings

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre answers critics by leading his team to World Cup knockout round

Some questioned whether it was best to hire Javier Aguirre for a third stint leading the Mexican national team, but the team's group win has silenced critics...

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:09:31 GMT

'We want to lift the trophy.' U.S. makes history in World Cup win over Australia

Even with star forward Christian Pulisic out because of injury, the U.S. men's soccer team scores a historic 2-0 win over Australia at the FIFA World Cup...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:21:03 GMT

Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star

Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

World Cup matchups: TV schedule, start times, how to watch and previews

Everything you need to know to watch and follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including start times and TV and streaming information for every game...

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

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