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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...

Scotland soccer fans take part in the Tartan Army March, making their way to Fenway Park ahead of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Move over, Red Sox Nation. Scotland’s Tartan Army arrives at Fenway Park.

By Ken Powtak

June 14, 2026 at 7:16 p.m.

Fresh off Scotland capping its first World Cup appearance in 28 years with a historic...

The United States' Giovanni Reyna, right, reacts after scoring his team's fourth goal during the World Cup Group D match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for Gio Reyna and the US

By James Robson

June 13, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

Gio Reyna capped a spectacular 4-1 win for the United States against Paraguay in its...

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 2, 2026, in Newark, N.J., ahead of the World Cup. (Seth Wenig/AP)

Expected to win a 6th World Cup title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president

By Ronald Blum

June 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday...

The United States' Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal against Paraguay during the World Cup Group D match Friday, June 12, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (Andre Penner/AP)

US opens its home World Cup with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay, sparked by Folarin Balogun’s 2 goals

By Greg Beacham

June 12, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened...

Knicks fans cheer at a watch party during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz — and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both

By Associated Press

June 12, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation. But with the New...

Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association speaks during the 65th FIFA Congress held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 29, 2015. (Patrick B. Kraemer/Keystone via AP)

Head of Palestinian soccer says he wasn’t granted US visa to attend World Cup

By Sam Metz

June 12, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to...

U.S. forward Folarin Balogun shoots in the first half of a friendly against Germany at Soldier Field on June 6, 2026. This match served as the send-off match ahead of the World Cup. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

World Cup: US strikers look to end scoring woes when team opens its group play Friday

By Greg Beacham

June 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ever since the U.S. began to achieve regular World Cup qualification, one big problem has...

Shakira performs during the opening ceremony before the World Cup Group A soccer match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City

By Berenice Bautista

June 11, 2026 at 8:07 p.m.

Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek lit up the World...

Mexico's Raúl Jiménez celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group A match against South Africa at Mexico City Stadium on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City. (Carl Recine/Getty)

World Cup begins with Mexico defeating South Africa 2-0 in opening match

By Carlos Rodriguez

June 11, 2026 at 7:43 p.m.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup on Thursday,...

United States forward Eric Wynalda reacts after he scored against Switzerland in a World Cup match at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., on June 18, 1994. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)

It’s bigger — but is it better? A look at the differences between the 1994 and 2026 World Cups.

By Associated Press

June 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A look at differences between the 1994 World Cup — the first in the United...