FIFA World Cup

Another World Cup stunner: Cabo Verde gets first goal, holds Uruguay to draw

Cape Verde’s magical start to its first World Cup isn’t over. It might just be getting started.

France’s Mbappé is having a record-setting World Cup and other marks could fall as Les Bleus advance

Kylian Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and inched closer to setting the overall goal record for the tournament. And, Mbappé also set France’s national team goal-scoring record.

Iran plays 10-man Belgium to scoreless draw at World Cup

Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves while Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.

After spending billions, Saudi Arabia gets a World Cup wake-up call against Spain

Saudi Arabia had always been a heavy underdog against the European champion. But still there was hope for an upset.

Senegal coach isn't saying how much he'll change against Norway at the World Cup

With Senegal in a difficult spot in World Cup group play, coach Pape Thiaw is not revealing how many changes he might make for his team’s game against Norway on Monday night.

Oyarzabal leads Spain to victory with 2-goal, 1-assist outing after lackluster World Cup debut

After a highly criticized World Cup debut, Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal returned to Atlanta Stadium with a vengeance on Sunday.

'Unbelievable' support from home fans fuelling Canada's run at FIFA World Cup

Canada’s run at this summer’s FIFA World Cup has shone a bright new light on many of the national squad’s players, and they say that support is helping to fuel their success.

Kansas town embraces Algeria at World Cup as the nation itself grapples with human rights record

It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when Algeria felt at home in the small college town home to the University of Kansas.

Yamal’s first World Cup goal sparks Spain’s win over Saudi Arabia

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal. Welcome to the World Cup, Spain. Teenage superstar Yamal scored 10 minutes into his first start on soccer’s biggest stage and Spain kickstarted its campaign with the 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

'Have faith': Vozinha's mom speaks out as Cape Verde heads back to World Cup field

The feel-good story of the World Cup will be back on the field Sunday, when Cape Verde takes on Uruguay in the second group-stage match for both teams

Egyptian, New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver’s third World Cup match

Argentina may have America to thank for Messi’s latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi’s move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.

The future is now for 18-year-old Egyptian striker Abdelkarim

Egypt striker Hamza Abdelkarim is just 18 and one of the youngest players at the World Cup, but he’s handling soccer’s biggest stage as a seasoned professional.

Room’s record 15 saves shut out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point

Room made 15 saves - the most by any goalkeeper in 90 minutes of a World Cup match since records began in 1966

Ivory Coast looks to put Germany loss at FIFA World Cup in rearview mirror

If Ivory Coast wins its next match, Saturday’s loss won’t matter.

Undav scores twice, saves Germany with World Cup win over Cote D’Ivoire

Deniz Undav scored twice after being subbed on in the second half as Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 on Saturday and clinched a spot in the knockout phase at the World Cup.

Belgium, Iran play to scoreless draw at World Cup

Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in their Group G matchup in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon at the FIFA World Cup. Iran had a goal called back for offside in the first half while Belgium played with a man down after Nathan Ngoy was sent off with a red card in the 66th minute.

Raphinha has a hamstring injury and will undergo treatment, Brazil says

Brazil forward Raphinha will undergo treatment on a hamstring injury with the hope of him returning to the World Cup, the country’s national team said Saturday.

Larger World Cup led to predictions of lopsided affairs. The results tell a different story

Not long after FIFA announced an expanded 48-team World Cup, criticism began to pour in about how the quality of the tournament would likely be worsened.

Fans told to shelter in place after Netherlands’ win over Sweden in Houston due to lightning

Spectators at Saturday’s Netherlands-Sweden World Cup game were told to shelter in place at the end of the contest because of lightning in the area.