Mauricio Pochettino insists he is “happy” after the USA’s 3-2 last-second loss to Turkey, but the tone around the team has shifted as defensive concerns and a gut-punch defeat raise questions heading into the knockout rounds.

Turkey stunned the United States with a dramatic stoppage-time winner, handing the Americans a 3-2 loss in their final World Cup group-stage match and ending their perfect start before the knockout rounds.

With a knockout-round spot already secured, the United States men's national soccer team faces Turkey national football team in its final group-stage match, as Christian Pulisic eyes a return from injury and coach Mauricio Pochettino works to keep the team's …

As the Strait of Hormuz reopens after conflict, oil producers across the Middle East are cautiously restarting operations, testing whether shut-in wells will rebound smoothly—or reveal costly damage beneath the surface.

At the World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s return to football glory is being amplified by a striking superfan whose frozen salute to independence hero Patrice Lumumba has become as iconic as the team’s on-field breakthrough.

Cape Verde’s shock performances in its first-ever World Cup highlight how a series of dramatic draws is reshaping perceptions of success, excitement, and strategy in modern soccer.

Armed with orange pride, party spirit, and thousands of passionate supporters, Netherlands fans are aiming to make World Cup history in Kansas City by challenging the loudest stadium crowd record ever recorded.

With the U.S. already through to the knockout stage, star midfielder Christian Pulisic says he feels healthy and hopes to return against Turkey as the Americans look to carry momentum into the World Cup’s next round.

In a bipartisan rebuke to President Donald Trump, the U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution calling for the withdrawal of American forces from the Iran conflict, signaling growing congressional resistance to executive military action.

Travel restrictions ease for the Iran national football team as U.S. officials allow the squad earlier entry ahead of its crucial FIFA World Cup match against Egypt national football team, highlighting the intersection of global sports and international diplomacy.

World Cup fans are turning hydration-break boos into stadium-wide singalongs, as DJs use crowd-pleasing anthems like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Mr. Brightside" to ease growing frustration over FIFA’s mandatory mid-half stoppages.

An alliance of Western intelligence agencies is warning that AI systems capable of launching sophisticated cyberattacks could emerge within months, urging governments and businesses to strengthen defenses before the threat outpaces current security measures.

Former President Joe Biden is fighting to block the release of recordings made with his ghostwriter, as legal battles over the tapes reignite debate about his memory, privacy rights, and the Justice Department’s handling of the material.

From new rules and surprise results to rising stars and knockout-round implications, the 2026 World Cup continues to deliver drama as teams battle for position and fans adjust to a changing game.

A behind-the-scenes account reveals how President Donald Trump pushed for an immediate signing of a fragile Iran agreement at Versailles, capping months of tense negotiations, military escalation, and growing pressure to bring the conflict to an end.