The ninety minutes of regulation have been played. The thirty minutes of extra time has expired. Both teams are tied. Now what? The two most exciting words in soccer: penalty shootout. But what ...

Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1. Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32.

Defending champions Argentina officially kick off their road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final as they face Cabo Verde in the Round of 32 on Saturday. Lionel Messi and co maintained a 100 per cent ...

Iran thought they had advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round. A less frequent aspect of the offside law disallowed the winning goal. For a brief moment, it looked as if Iran had snatched a ...

Yellow and red cards carry even greater significance once the World Cup reaches the knockout stage, where every match is win-or-go-home and a single suspension can have a huge impact. A mistimed ...

Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States. But with ...

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates his hat-trick goal in extra time of the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina Simon M Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the game ...

Unlike previous editions, the 2026 World Cup has managed to impress fans across the globe. Not only has Lionel Messi been shining, but so have Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and several other stars. In ...

What happened to Croatia's last-minute goal?! That's what a lot of viewers were probably wondering when Croatia looked to have equalized against Portugal in the most dramatic fashion during their ...

The biggest World Cup in history has a knockout stage to match. With 48 teams in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 tournament introduces a brand-new Round of 32, meaning 32 teams reach ...

As the World Cup attracts new fans around the globe, questions about football rules are becoming more common. From understanding offside to knowing the difference between free kicks and penalties, ...

FIFA Fan Fest: 4 p.m.-midnight, Elias Alexander 4 p.m., Scotland vs. Brazil watch party at 5 p.m., DJ NE$$ 7 p.m., Czechia vs. Mexico watch party at 8 p.m., Big ...