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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Team USA’s next game is against a familiar opponent with what could be an unfamiliar name to many — Türkiye. The nation formerly known as Turkey will face off against an American team that already ...

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 ...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — It’s number-crunching time when it comes to formations at the World Cup. Every team starts with a goalkeeper in front of the net, but then it’s up to the 48 coaches to try ...

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Akron Stadium appeared empty for Thursday's match between South Korea and the Czech Republic -Credit:Getty Images FIFA attempted to explain why thousands of seats were left empty during Thursday’s ...

The FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off, uniting soccer fans around the world. The massive sporting event is expected to spread fun and connection, but also germs, according to experts. The 16 ...

Bigger, longer, and packed with more countries than ever before, the 2026 World Cup will officially become the largest one in football history. The 2026 World Cup is going to feel very different from ...

World Cup soccer is back again, which means one of the most controversial calls in sports is returning, as well. The offside rule has caused some of the most frustrating moments ever in soccer and is ...