U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the…
FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling…
European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to…
FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup
FIFA has a complex plan to sell chunks of its commercial rights to the World Cup to minority investors, including…
Spain’s World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million
The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. An estimated crowd of…
Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on…
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against…
Trump’s FIFA call opens a ‘slippery slope,’ says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martínez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. and…
Mexico’s World Cup run ends early again with loss to England at Estadio Azteca
Playing at altitude with the passionate backing of 80,824 fans at Estadio Azteca, and with a man advantage for most…
Folarin Balogun’s soccer ban suspended by FIFA, allowing U.S. striker to play Belgium
U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun has had his World Cup ban suspended by FIFA, making him free to play in…