The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its decisive moments of the group stage with teams battling for a place in the knockout rounds. Under the tournament's expanded 48-team format, qualification for ...

The police said a suspect was involved in local Islamic groups and that there was a “strong suspicion” it was an act of terrorism. At least one person was killed and 16 injured. By Jim ...

The World Cup field has slimmed down markedly in recent days, with 16 sides exiting stage left upon the conclusion of the group stage. For the 32 teams that remain, it's hard not to dream of hoisting ...

Seconds after tying Saudi Arabia 0-0 on Friday night, players from Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation to ever play in the World Cup, huddled around a phone and waited for the end of Spain's win ...

ARLINGTON, TX — After weeks of matches, of teams striving to get into the next round and plenty of dramatic moments, the round of 32 is set. From here on out, every World Cup match is win or go home.

Paraguay celebrate as Germany lose a first World Cup shootout Robert Cianflone/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Germany lost on World Cup ...

The World Cup group stage ended Saturday with Groups J, K and L back on the pitch, and the stars were out in force. Both teams only needed a tie. They still played one of the wildest games of the ...

We're nearly through the FIFA World Cup's round of 32. Co-hosts Mexico and Canada are already through to the round of 16. The U.S. joined them, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. The round ...

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams' sudden death at the age of 25 has left the football world in deep shock, especially as he had featured for his national team at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Jayden ...

One in four people globally live in a country whose population has already peaked in size. 11 July 2024 - According to the World Population Prospects 2024: Summary of Results published today, it is ...

Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games. Earlier, France won 4-1 against Norway and Senegal netted five goals against Iraq. When former Peace Corps volunteer Jill Tucker went to a ...

Reuters were at every stadium for every game. We featured a curated daily photo selection of the best of the action on and off the pitch. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is ...