Soccer

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 Cup group game against Iraq...

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...

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...

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...

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...

FIFA: SoFi workers reach agreement to avoid strike ahead of World Cup

A potential strike by SoFi Stadium workers, ahead of the United States' World Cup opening match at the venue Friday, was averted when an...

FIFA: Canada eager for return, ‘energy’ of Alphonso Davies

With three days to go until Canada's World Cup opener, star fullback Alphonso Davies has yet to participate in full training for manager Jesse...

FIFA: Germany embraces quiet, distraction-free comfort of Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The World Cup comes with global attention and yet Germany's national team found an ideal spot to concentrate on its tasks...

FIFA: Somali referee ‘positive’ despite heartbreak over historic World Cup assignment

The Somali referee who has been denied entry into the United States ahead of the World Cup has spoken out about his ordeal. Omar Abdulkadir...

FIFA: Hosts to offer 770 free World Cup tickets to N.J. matches

A total of 770 free World Cup tickets have been made available to New Jersey residents for matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...

FIFA: Iran: World Cup ticket allotment rescinded

Iranian soccer fans planning to attend the World Cup in the United States have been denied tickets to the country's matches, Iran's football federation...