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England's soccer player Harry Kane and Spain's Alexia Putellas win the player of the year trophy during the Ballon d'Or ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 . (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

By Ken Maguire

October 26, 2026 at 6:36 p.m.

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club...

Fire midfielder Anton Salétros, right, defends the Red Bulls' Ronald Donkor during the first half on May 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty)

Chicago Fire surpass 50 points for 2nd straight season after rallying for 3-2 win vs. Atlanta United

By Associated Press

October 24, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Anton Salétros had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Fire rally for...

FILE – Seattle Reign midfielder Maddie Mercado follows the action as she runs during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Seattle, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Chicago Stars limited to one shot in 3-1 loss to Seattle Reign, falling to 5-21-2

By Drew Renner

October 18, 2026 at 11:35 p.m.

Maddie Mercado had two goals, and the visiting Seattle Reign controlled possession in their 3-1...

France's Kylian Mbappé (10) celebrates scoring his team's opening goal on a penalty kick against Paraguay during a World Cup Round of 16 match Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. France won 1-0. (Petr David Josek/AP)

World Cup: Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

By Dan Gelston

July 4, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th career World Cup goal, and France survived stifling heat to...

Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi, center, is swarmed by teammates after scoring his team's second goal against Canada during a World Cup Round of 16 match Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP)

World Cup: Morocco beats co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

By Kristie Rieken

July 4, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the...

Fans watch the U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match during a watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on July 1, 2026. The city has announced that two more World Cup viewing parties have been added at RiverEdge Park. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Two more World Cup watch parties planned at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

By Aurora Beacon-News

July 4, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

The city of Aurora and RiverEdge Park have added two more free World Cup viewing...

Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Julio Cortez/AP)

A red card means trouble and controversy at the World Cup. It cost the US its top scorer for the next round.

By Associated Press

July 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By JIM VERTUNO The Americans are seeing red over the most controversial and consequential red...

Argentina's Lionel Messi beats Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha for a goal during a World Cup Round of 32 match Friday, July 3, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (George Walker IV/AP)

World Cup: Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra-time thriller, advancing to Round of 16

By Alanis Thames

July 3, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World...

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun reacts after being given a red card during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Jeff Chiu/AP)

World Cup: US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not a red, would have been ‘fair’

By Andrew Destin

July 3, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.

United States striker Folarin Balogun said Friday that he respectfully disagrees with his red card...

United States’ Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

World Cup: Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal for US

By Josh Dubow

July 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume...

Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with Giovanni Reyna after scoring on a free kick during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Martin Meissner/AP)

World Cup: US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina is most-watched soccer telecast in English-language history

By Steve Reed

July 2, 2026 at 10:04 p.m.

The U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast...

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring Portugal's opening goal during a World Cup Round of 32 match against Croatia on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Toronto. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

World Cup: Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 behind goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos

By Associated Press

July 2, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time to give Portugal...

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates after scoring his team's opening goal during a Round of 32 match against Austria in the World Cup on Thursday, July 2, 2026, Inglewood, Calif. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

World Cup: Mikel Oyarzabal’s 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into Round of 16

By Greg Beacham

July 2, 2026 at 8:20 p.m.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first...