FIFA World Cup

It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.

Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.

After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.

One of several scenarios for the USMNT to advance in the World Cup would be to beat England Friday and tie Iran in their next match.

With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.

The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.

A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.

Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.

The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.

Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.

Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.

Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.

Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.

The soccer superstar is without a club after the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United as a result of his controversial interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and others at the club.

Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.

The five longest periods of stoppage time for a single half of soccer at any World Cup have all been played in Qatar.

Brazil great Pele congratulated United States forward Timothy Weah for scoring his debut goal in the World Cup in the Americans' 1-1 draw with Wales.