Soccer

A floating pitch, Motley Crue and merch: Fan fests extend the World Cup experience beyond the games

If those expensive tickets to World Cup matches are out of reach, there are still options to commune with fellow fans while watching the games.

World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

Pérez re-elected Real Madrid president to pave way for Mourinho's return

Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says

Brazil right back Wesley is out of the World Cup with a thigh injury, and Éderson is replacing him

Iran's soccer team arrives in Mexico for training ahead of the World Cup

Algeria extends national team coach Vladimir Petkovic before departing for US and start of World Cup

Teenager Lamine Yamal carries the responsibility of leading Spain at the World Cup

From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer

Soccer great Pelé's legacy shines on in his one-time home ahead of the World Cup

Messi sits out Argentina's friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

Sané, Havertz score as Germany beats US 2-1, heads to World Cup with 9-game winning streak

Germany wins final World Cup tuneup without injured midfielder Lennart Karl

United States feeling confident going into World Cup off tight loss against Germany

Bia Zaneratto's goal gives Brazil a 2-1 victory over the USWNT in Sao Paulo

2026 U.S. Soccer Schedule

Portugal's Leão sent off for punching in World Cup warmup win over Chile

Pope Leo XIV acknowledges stiff competition with Bad Bunny in Spain and weighs in on soccer rivalry

West Ham co-chairman quits ahead of 'historic allegations' to be made against him

World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Mexico City's altitude poses a key challenge for teams at the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass

New Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez aims to build on Xabi Alonso's legacy

Germany's young midfield star Karl ruled out of World Cup after injury in training

Canada settles for 1-1 draw with Ireland in final World Cup tune-up

FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

British World Cup power surge: Electricity spikes expected during England, Scotland matches

Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US, officials say

Bosnia's World Cup pursuit begins at a home-away-from home in the American Midwest

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

Inter Milan will begin Serie A title defense against newly promoted Monza

FIFA cancels World Cup tickets to about 60 fans who got them for free due to error

Florentino Pérez faces first election for Real Madrid leadership in 20 years

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics

World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund

Inter Milan brings back Dejan Stankovic's son, Aleksandar, on 5-year deal

Scotland World Cup captain Robertson leaves Liverpool for Tottenham as free agent

Farrell extends deal to coach Ireland through 2031 Rugby World Cup in US

Shakira and Burna Boy to play in first of three World Cup opening ceremonies

2022 semifinalist Morocco has more to prove at this year's World Cup

World Cup anticipation reaches the center of the Brazilian rainforest

Mexico recovers from an early deficit to beat Serbia 5-1 in a World Cup warm-up match

Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup

Security planners brace for unprecedented threats as millions head to 11 US World Cup cities

MTA chair's message to LIRR riders on World Cup days: Try to avoid Penn Station

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

Viral New Zealand soccer star meets Argentine social media influencer who boosted following to 5M

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warmup, Spain held by Iraq

Swiss striker Breel Embolo can travel to US for World Cup after 2-day delay to get visa

MLS news

MLS-worst Philadelphia Union fire coach Bradley Carnell as part of front office shakeup

Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season

Messi leaves midway through second half, grabs at leg, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4

Tillman scores in 86th minute, Hasal has 5 saves as LAFC beats Sounders 1-0

Deportivo La Coruna returns to top tier in Spain after eight years

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