Soccer
After spending billions, Saudi Arabia gets a World Cup wake-up call against Spain
Sitting on the bench, Saudi Arabia striker Saleh Al-Shehri could only put his head in his hands as Spain extended its lead to 4-0 early into the second half at the World Cup.
Kansas town embraces Algeria at the 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.
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Lionel Messi's move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.
Ayase Ueda scores twice in Japan’s 4-0 win against Tunisia in 1,000th men’s World Cup match
Japan moved one step closer to reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time after pummeling Tunisia 4-0 in Group F.
More than just happy to be here, New Zealand hunts first-ever knockout run
New Zealand might have arrived at this World Cup just happy to be here again. But earning a point in the opener against Iran has opened the door to a run the All Whites have never made.
Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for U.S. in World Cup win
Alex Freeman may not have one-upped his famous father yet, but he could be on his way.
Iran says it’s being treated unfairly. Its World Cup travel schedule isn’t unique
Iran's World Cup team says it's unfairly being made to travel to matches the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself isn't uncommon among teams.
World Cup players with dual eligibility face a tough choice about which country to represent
Almost every World Cup matchup has a storyline of a player who could have represented another country.
South Africa’s no-nonsense coach who shut down Trump question and told critics back home to shut up
South Africa coach Hugo Broos has fast become an unexpected highlight of this World Cup.
A Miami art exhibit is celebrating Africa’s soccer legacy throughout the World Cup
A photo of Vinicius Junior celebrating a goal with one fist in the air was mounted near the entrance of the art exhibition, right next to an acrylic piece of a woman's dreadlocks suspended in air as she heads a soccer ball.
Rescue dog Osito steals hearts at the World Cup, one bike ride at a time
As World Cup fever sweeps Mexico City, one of the tournament's biggest fan favorites isn't a player, coach or official mascot. Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who's become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico's opening match perched on the back of a cargo bicycle, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap.
