Nine out of ten African teams secure World Cup round of 32 berth
ATLANTA — Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo’s 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan…
Lionel Messi scores again to seal perfect group stage for Argentina
ARLINGTON, Texas — Lionel Messi came off the bench in the 60th minute of Argentina’s World Cup group stage finale…
Algeria and Austria’s dramatic draw sends Iran out of World Cup
Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their…
Portugal coach: ‘Childish’ to compare Ronaldo’s needs to Messi’s
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it would be “childish” to compare Cristiano Ronaldo‘s needs with those…
England ‘will get better’ in World Cup knockouts, Thomas Tuchel vows
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Thomas Tuchel has vowed England will improve in the knockout rounds after topping Group L with…
England to face Democratic Republic of Congo in World Cup Round of 32
England will face Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, it has been…
Colombia edge Portugal to top spot after World Cup stalemate
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winners after playing Portugal…
Luka Modric makes more World Cup history as Croatia march on
PHILADELPHIA — Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic hailed Luka Modric‘s performance as “truly fantastic” as the 40-year-old midfielder led his…
Shearer: England relied on brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in Panama win
Alan Shearer said England were forced to rely on the “brilliance” of Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane after their goals…
Japan FA chief: Brazil clash could be ‘biggest’ World Cup tie in History
HOUSTON — Since their World Cup debut in 1998, Japan have now made eight consecutive appearances at the tournament. There…