UEFA called the proposal to hand private investors a stake in the tournament 'irresponsible and indefensible.' The investor group would be led by a firm run by Jared Kushner's younger brother.
Ferran Torres struck early in the second period of extra time and Spain's record-setting defense held firm against 10-man Argentina to claim the 2026 title at MetLife Stadium.
Enzo Fernandez equalized from 20 yards and Lautaro Martinez headed home in stoppage time to send Lionel Messi's side to a second straight final, where it will meet reigning European champion Spain on Sunday.
The Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder was found dead at a Cape Town home on Saturday. Police have opened an inquest, and no cause of death has been released.
Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro carried Spain into the 2026 final, where it will meet the winner of England and Argentina.
Four of soccer's heavyweights survived a dramatic knockout round on U.S. soil, setting up a blockbuster final four in Dallas and Atlanta ahead of the July 19 final in New Jersey.
The first expanded 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, reaches its final eight — beginning with a rematch of the 2022 semifinal between Kylian Mbappe's France and history-making Morocco.
Three second-half goals rescued the defending champions in one of the tournament’s great comebacks, as Switzerland edged Colombia on penalties to complete the last eight.
Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing minutes in East Rutherford as five-time champion Brazil crashed out in the round of 16 — its earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
The French captain converted from the spot in the 70th minute in Philadelphia for his seventh goal of the tournament, as Paraguay bowed out after a bruising, ill-tempered round-of-16 clash.
The co-hosts pressed Morocco relentlessly in Houston, but Azzedine Ounahi's two goals off Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz service ended Canada's historic run in the Round of 16.
WatchPlaying a man down for much of the second half, the co-hosts advanced on home soil and will face Belgium next, igniting belief during America's 250th-anniversary weekend.
The 38-year-old Argentina captain reached 18 career World Cup goals, passing Germany's Miroslav Klose, as the defending champions beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas.
For the first time in tournament history, players pause midway through each half to drink water — a heat-safety measure now blamed for sapping momentum and inviting commercial breaks.
John McGinn's 28th-minute strike at Boston Stadium delivered Scotland's first World Cup victory since it beat Sweden in 1990 and sent the Tartan Army to the top of Group C.
Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna struck late as the host United States opened the 2026 World Cup with a commanding win at SoFi Stadium.
Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe found the net in Vancouver to open Group D with a statement win, leaving Australia level with co-hosts the United States atop the table.
John McGinn's first-half goal sent the Tartan Army to the top of Group C, hours after Vinícius Júnior rescued a draw for the tournament favorites.
Folarin Balogun became the first American since 1930 to score twice in a World Cup match as the co-hosts dazzled a packed SoFi Stadium in their tournament debut.
The first 48-team World Cup began before a roaring Estadio Azteca, where Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in a match that set a tournament record for red cards.
With the United States co-hosting the 2026 tournament, accusations of 'vindictive behavior' are mounting as referees, team staff and players run into visa walls and hours-long airport detentions.
WatchThe United States dropped its last warm-up before co-hosting soccer's showpiece, where 48 teams open play June 11 across three North American nations.
Initial sticker shock over jaw-dropping ticket costs gives way to more reasonable prices as accommodation demand remains unexpectedly soft.