Soccer

3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa

The World Cup's opening match saw three players sent off with red cards, a rarity in international soccer.

World Cup what to know: Mexico starts with big win while U.S., Canada prepare for openers

Real Madrid brings back José Mourinho as coach 13 years after first spell

Netherlands arrives at the World Cup as arguably the best never to win, and reminders are everywhere

Haiti's World Cup jersey deemed too political, echoing censure of its Winter Olympic uniform

Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht

Somali ref Artan picked for showpiece UEFA game after being barred by US from World Cup

Hong Kong customs seize $20 million in fake goods ahead of the World Cup

Celtic sticks with 74-year-old O'Neill as manager after league-and-cup double in Scotland

Morocco loses star winger Ezzalzouli and Aguerd to injuries for World Cup

Wolves fire coach Rob Edwards after relegation from the Premier League

US hoping Folarin Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woes

Stadium upgrades in Toronto get positive reviews as biggest World Cup ever set to kick off

World Cup comeback after 3 years away for Austrian midfielder

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero

A street in The Hague is drenched in orange as Netherlands soccer fans celebrate the World Cup

What to know about the World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US

Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa

FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare

What to know about the 16 stadiums hosting 2026 World Cup matches

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

Known as 'Sonaldo' in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a 'young boy' entering 4th World Cup

Croatia arrives for the World Cup with some familiar but aging standouts

Free World Cup tickets to be distributed on LI

Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal's World Cup warmup win over Nigeria

Kieran McKenna leaves Ipswich after guiding team back to the Premier League

Commuting during the World Cup? Here's what to know as the event kicks off

Belgium winger Jérémy Doku expected to be available for his team's World Cup opener against Egypt

Leverkusen signs talented 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin

US defender Chris Richards says he's ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury

Netherlands keeper Bart Verbruggen day-to-day with hip injury ahead of World Cup game against Japan

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

Lyon signs teenage defender Noham Kamara from Paris Saint-Germain

Guadalajara ramps up security and promises safe World Cup after cartel violence scare

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

Only in NewsdayHow Joe Scally became the first LIer to make Team USA's men's World Cup roster

PHOTO ESSAY: Soccer offers West Bank Palestinians an escape as the World Cup kicks off

After troubled World Cup lead-in, UN human rights chief urges 'rethink' of US immigration policy

Newcastle signs goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from 2nd-tier French side Reims

Premier League departures: Sancho leaves Man United, Bissouma out at Tottenham

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Bettors taking a chance on the longshot US in World Cup, though France and Spain remain favorites

Ahead of World Cup, Mexico striker Raul Jimenez fixes club future by signing for Wolves again

Messi scores on a penalty as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 in its final World Cup tune-up

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

USWNT downs Brazil 1-0 on own goal in contentious match

Aguirre ramps up Mexico's World Cup mind games with 1986 heroes and Julio César Chávez

Benfica says Mourinho has agreed a move to Real Madrid after Arbeloa departure announced

MLS news

Join the beaver hunt: Toronto neighborhood offers unique World Cup-themed scavenger hunt

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

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

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