World Cup 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina’s character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde taking them to extra time, or Egypt burying them in a two-goal hole late …

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — …

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino is Spain’s World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe. A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury time to beat Portugal, he found himself in the right spot again in the quarterfinals when Belgium’s backup …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans. After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday. Switzerland will face defending …

SEATTLE (AP) — Images told the story of the United States’ World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his face pressed on …

Erling Haaland and Vinícius Júnior are two stars to watch as Norway faces Brazil in the World Cup round of 16 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday. Brazil is looking to avenge a loss to Norway at the 1998 World Cup. Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Erling Haaland headed in the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and scored again before the end of regulation time, carrying Norway into the World Cupquarterfinals for the first time with a 2-1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the young striker on soccer’s biggest stage. Norway’s …

SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was surprisingly suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping awkwardly on a foot of Tarik Muharemović …

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink. Cape Verde equalized …

Egypt was perfect on four attempts in a penalty shootout to eliminate Australia and win its debut in the World Cup knockout round. The Round of 32 was set to conclude Friday with Lionel Messi and Argentina meeting underdog Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, and Colombia taking on Ghana …