FIFA World Cup 2026

France Tops Morocco 2–0, Advances to World Cup Semifinal

France Tops Morocco 2–0, Advances to World Cup Semifinal

Mbappé and Dembélé each score as Les Bleus defeat the Atlas Lions in Boston.
America Wins Hearts of the World’s Soccer Fans

America Wins Hearts of the World’s Soccer Fans

Many visitors say the biggest surprise has been how welcoming Americans have been throughout their trip.
Ruben Vargas Sends Switzerland to World Cup Quarterfinals in Shootout Win Over Colombia

Ruben Vargas Sends Switzerland to World Cup Quarterfinals in Shootout Win Over Colombia

Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3–2 earlier in the day.
Argentina Comes Back to Beat Egypt 3–2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal

Argentina Comes Back to Beat Egypt 3–2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal

Messi finally got his team tied up with less than 10 minutes left in the game.
US Must Make Structural Changes to Top Tier in Soccer: Analyst

US Must Make Structural Changes to Top Tier in Soccer: Analyst

The U.S. men’s soccer team inspired the nation in the lead-up to America 250 with their first-place Group finish and round-of-32 win.
Mikel Merino's Late Goal Sends Spain to Quarterfinals and Ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Career

Mikel Merino's Late Goal Sends Spain to Quarterfinals and Ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Career

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
US Eliminated From World Cup With 4–1 Loss to Belgium

US Eliminated From World Cup With 4–1 Loss to Belgium

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4–1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal, Allowing US Striker Balogun to Play

FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal, Allowing US Striker Balogun to Play

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president about the red card and asked for a review.
Trump Says He Requested FIFA to Review Red Card Call on US Player: 'I Didn't Think It Was a Foul'

Trump Says He Requested FIFA to Review Red Card Call on US Player: 'I Didn't Think It Was a Foul'

Trump said he requested FIFA to review the play but did not tell Infantino what to do.
England Hands Mexico Its First World Cup Loss at Estadio Azteca, Winning 3–2 to Reach Quarterfinals

England Hands Mexico Its First World Cup Loss at Estadio Azteca, Winning 3–2 to Reach Quarterfinals

England moves on to face Norway on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida, for a spot in the semifinals.
FIFA Allows USA’s Balogun to Play Against Belgium After Delaying Red Card Ban

FIFA Allows USA’s Balogun to Play Against Belgium After Delaying Red Card Ban

'Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice,' President Donald Trump said.
Erling Haaland Scores Twice to Beat Brazil, Send Norway Into World Cup Quarterfinals for 1st Time

Erling Haaland Scores Twice to Beat Brazil, Send Norway Into World Cup Quarterfinals for 1st Time

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 Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2–1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer's biggest stage.
Kylian Mbappé Scores Again and France Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals With 1–0 Win Over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé Scores Again and France Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals With 1–0 Win Over Paraguay

France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Morocco Beats World Cup Co-host Canada 3–0 and Advances to Quarterfinals

Morocco Beats World Cup Co-host Canada 3–0 and Advances to Quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3–0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde 3–2 in Extra Time Thriller, Advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde 3–2 in Extra Time Thriller, Advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
World Cup 2026: Gan Jing World Hosts #WorldCupFans Contest With Global Prizes

World Cup 2026: Gan Jing World Hosts #WorldCupFans Contest With Global Prizes

Suggested themes for submissions include fan excitement and energy, display of team or country support, cultural celebrations, watch parties, family gatherings.
Croatia vs. Portugal: What Happened in Those Final, Chaotic Minutes

Croatia vs. Portugal: What Happened in Those Final, Chaotic Minutes

The story of the most dramatic of clashes that relentlessly swung back and forth and ended in the cruelest way for Croatia.
Embolo, Ndoye Score and Switzerland Moves on at World Cup With 2–0 Win Over Algeria

Embolo, Ndoye Score and Switzerland Moves on at World Cup With 2–0 Win Over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and the Swiss advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2–0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Ramos, Ronaldo Score as Portugal Rallies to Beat Croatia 2–1 and Advance to Round of 16

Ramos, Ronaldo Score as Portugal Rallies to Beat Croatia 2–1 and Advance to Round of 16

Ramos headed in the winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2–1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.
Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 Goals Send Dominant Spain Past Austria 3–0 and Into Round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 Goals Send Dominant Spain Past Austria 3–0 and Into Round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3–0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.
France Tops Morocco 2–0, Advances to World Cup Semifinal

France Tops Morocco 2–0, Advances to World Cup Semifinal

Mbappé and Dembélé each score as Les Bleus defeat the Atlas Lions in Boston.
America Wins Hearts of the World’s Soccer Fans

America Wins Hearts of the World’s Soccer Fans

Many visitors say the biggest surprise has been how welcoming Americans have been throughout their trip.
Ruben Vargas Sends Switzerland to World Cup Quarterfinals in Shootout Win Over Colombia

Ruben Vargas Sends Switzerland to World Cup Quarterfinals in Shootout Win Over Colombia

Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Argentina defeated Egypt 3–2 earlier in the day.
Argentina Comes Back to Beat Egypt 3–2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal

Argentina Comes Back to Beat Egypt 3–2 to Reach World Cup Quarterfinal

Messi finally got his team tied up with less than 10 minutes left in the game.
US Must Make Structural Changes to Top Tier in Soccer: Analyst

US Must Make Structural Changes to Top Tier in Soccer: Analyst

The U.S. men’s soccer team inspired the nation in the lead-up to America 250 with their first-place Group finish and round-of-32 win.
Mikel Merino's Late Goal Sends Spain to Quarterfinals and Ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Career

Mikel Merino's Late Goal Sends Spain to Quarterfinals and Ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup Career

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.
US Eliminated From World Cup With 4–1 Loss to Belgium

US Eliminated From World Cup With 4–1 Loss to Belgium

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4–1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth.
FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal, Allowing US Striker Balogun to Play

FIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal, Allowing US Striker Balogun to Play

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he called FIFA's president about the red card and asked for a review.
Trump Says He Requested FIFA to Review Red Card Call on US Player: 'I Didn't Think It Was a Foul'

Trump Says He Requested FIFA to Review Red Card Call on US Player: 'I Didn't Think It Was a Foul'

Trump said he requested FIFA to review the play but did not tell Infantino what to do.
England Hands Mexico Its First World Cup Loss at Estadio Azteca, Winning 3–2 to Reach Quarterfinals

England Hands Mexico Its First World Cup Loss at Estadio Azteca, Winning 3–2 to Reach Quarterfinals

England moves on to face Norway on Saturday in Miami Gardens, Florida, for a spot in the semifinals.
FIFA Allows USA’s Balogun to Play Against Belgium After Delaying Red Card Ban

FIFA Allows USA’s Balogun to Play Against Belgium After Delaying Red Card Ban

'Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice,' President Donald Trump said.
Erling Haaland Scores Twice to Beat Brazil, Send Norway Into World Cup Quarterfinals for 1st Time

Erling Haaland Scores Twice to Beat Brazil, Send Norway Into World Cup Quarterfinals for 1st Time

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 Cup quarterfinals for the first time with a 2–1 victory over Brazil on Sunday that showcased the towering striker on soccer's biggest stage.
Kylian Mbappé Scores Again and France Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals With 1–0 Win Over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé Scores Again and France Reaches World Cup Quarterfinals With 1–0 Win Over Paraguay

France advanced to play Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Morocco Beats World Cup Co-host Canada 3–0 and Advances to Quarterfinals

Morocco Beats World Cup Co-host Canada 3–0 and Advances to Quarterfinals

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3–0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.
Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde 3–2 in Extra Time Thriller, Advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Messi and Argentina Beat Cape Verde 3–2 in Extra Time Thriller, Advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time.
World Cup 2026: Gan Jing World Hosts #WorldCupFans Contest With Global Prizes

World Cup 2026: Gan Jing World Hosts #WorldCupFans Contest With Global Prizes

Suggested themes for submissions include fan excitement and energy, display of team or country support, cultural celebrations, watch parties, family gatherings.
Croatia vs. Portugal: What Happened in Those Final, Chaotic Minutes

Croatia vs. Portugal: What Happened in Those Final, Chaotic Minutes

The story of the most dramatic of clashes that relentlessly swung back and forth and ended in the cruelest way for Croatia.
Embolo, Ndoye Score and Switzerland Moves on at World Cup With 2–0 Win Over Algeria

Embolo, Ndoye Score and Switzerland Moves on at World Cup With 2–0 Win Over Algeria

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and the Swiss advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 2–0 victory over Algeria on Thursday night.
Ramos, Ronaldo Score as Portugal Rallies to Beat Croatia 2–1 and Advance to Round of 16

Ramos, Ronaldo Score as Portugal Rallies to Beat Croatia 2–1 and Advance to Round of 16

Ramos headed in the winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2–1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.
Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 Goals Send Dominant Spain Past Austria 3–0 and Into Round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 Goals Send Dominant Spain Past Austria 3–0 and Into Round of 16 at the World Cup

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3–0 for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.