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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...

US fans react after a World Cup Group D match against Australia on June 19, 2026, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

Column: 12 takeaways from the summer of love … and soccer, from a Cubs history lesson to gifting the pope

By Paul Sullivan

June 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Jed Hoyer needs a history lesson, America feels the love from World Cup fans, Caitlin...

U.S. fans cheer before a World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Andre Penner/AP)

World Cup: The knockout round begins today. Here are all the matchups — including when the US plays next.

By Associated Press

June 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Round of 32 at the World Cup is set, with the knockout stage getting underway...

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's third goal during a World Cup Group J match against Jordan on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Lionel Messi becomes 1st to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record in Argentina win

By Schuyler Dixon

June 28, 2026 at 12:12 a.m.

Lionel Messi became the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while...

Harry Kane salutes fans after England's 2-0 win against Panama in a World Cup Group L match Saturday, June 27, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Steve Luciano/AP)

Harry Kane scores against Panama to become England’s all-time World Cup goal-scoring leader

By Stephen Whyno

June 27, 2026 at 8:08 p.m.

Harry Kane scored in the 67th minute in a 2-0 win against Panama on Saturday...

Anthony Vega, of Seattle, displays a Pride flag outside Lumen Field before a World Cup Group G match between Egypt and Iran on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/AP)

World Cup: ‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt

By Hallie Golden

June 26, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

It was just a coincidence that Seattle's “Pride Match” ended up as a high-stakes World...

Former German soccer star Bastian Schweinsteiger conducts an interview ahead of a Nations League match between Germany and Switzerland on Oct. 13, 2020, in Cologne, Germany. (Martin Meissner/AP)

World Cup: Bastian Schweinsteiger says his comments on Ivory Coast were about its style and not its players

By Associated Press

June 26, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

Former Germany star Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday said he was talking about Ivory Coast’s style...

Volunteer Mbalu Lumor hands out “Canadian clappers” to attendees at the FIFA Fan Festival on June 24, 2026, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Maple leaf-shaped ‘Canadian clapper’ sparks a World Cup buzz across Toronto

By Mike Householder

June 26, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

A red noisemaker shaped like a maple leaf has become all the rage in Toronto...

Netherlands’ Memphis Depay tries to reach the ball in front of the goal during the World Cup match against Tunisia in Kansas City, Mo., on June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

World Cup schedule for knockout round begins to take shape. Here’s what to know.

By Associated Press

June 26, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

The field for the elimination phase of the World Cup is beginning to take shape,...

United States' Christian Pulisic walks off the field after a World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey in Inglewood, Calif., on June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

World Cup: US coach annoyed by perceived disappointment after finishing group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

By Greg Beacham

June 25, 2026 at 11:47 p.m.

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United...

Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pépé, center, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup Group E match against Curacao on Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

World Cup: Ivory Coast advances to knockout round for 1st time as Nicolas Pépé scores twice in win

By Dan Gelston

June 25, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Ivory Coast got goals from Nicolas Pépé in each half and advanced to the World...