FIFA World Cup (FIFA)

FIFA: Kylian Mbappe’s penalty lifts France past Paraguay into quarterfinals

PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe converted from the spot for his 19th World Cup goal and seventh of this tournament as France outlasted Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals with a...

FIFA: Can Norway earn first World Cup quarterfinal at Brazil’s expense?

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- For the first time in this World Cup, two top-scoring stars meet in a...

FIFA: France’s Aurelien Tchouameni not in Starting XI vs. Paraguay

France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is out of manager Didier Deschamps's starting XI for Saturday's round of 16 clash...

FIFA: Host Mexico look to make history vs. England

A plethora of challenges face England as they battle host Mexico on Sunday night in what will surely...

FIFA: Ticket prices plunge for U.S.-Belgium World Cup knockout match

SEATTLE -- Ticket prices for the United States' highly anticipated round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday...

FIFA: Kylian Mbappe, France aim to keep rolling while Iraq keep positive outlook

PHILADELPHIA -- Kylian Mbappe is still favored to eventually capture the World Cup career goals record. But as he heads into France's second World...

FIFA: Kylian Mbappe: Ousmane Dembele ‘essential’ for France despite goalless opener

PHILADELPHIA -- After Kylian Mbappe re-watched France's 3-1 win over Senegal to open their World Cup, the 27-year-old rejected the idea that teammate Ousmane...

FIFA: Canada facing key injuries in run-up to Switzerland match

The Canadian national soccer team continues to go through the full range of emotions in the 2026 World Cup. The team earned its first point...

FIFA: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the...

FIFA: Iraq’s Graham Arnold on facing France: Wish we could play 3 keepers

PHILADELPHIA -- Despite Iraq's 4-1 loss to Norway in their Group I opener last Tuesday, manager Graham Arnold says he has no plans to...

FIFA: Lamine Yamal makes his mark as Spain rout Saudi Arabia

Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal in his first World Cup start, Mikel Oyarzabal added a first-half brace, and Spain eased to...