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: Canada add Jayden Nelson to replace Marcelo Flores

Canada's World Cup team added Austin FC forward Jayden Nelson to the roster on Tuesday as a replacement for injured midfielder Marcelo Flores. Nelson, 23,...

MLS: Jim Curtin named Austin FC’s new coach for ’27 season

Jim Curtin, a two-time MLS Coach of the Year, will take over as Austin FC's next manager at the conclusion of the 2026 season,...

FIFA: World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to U.S.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection stopped a Somali referee selected to work the World Cup from entering the United States. Omar Artan, named Africa's best...

FIFA: Defender Chris Richards returns to USMNT practice

Defender Chris Richards is back on the field with the United States Men's National Team on Monday and appears to be on track for...

FIFA: Brazil’s Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows ‘progress’

Neymar's recent MRI revealed he's making "good progress" in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth...

FIFA: Netherlands to replace Jurrien Timber with Lutsharel Geertruida

An ongoing injury to Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was replaced on the Netherlands' World Cup roster by Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida. A groin injury suffered in March...