US soccer legend Landon Donovan believes Team USA has what it takes to win the World Cup—but only if the Americans can survive a daunting knockout path and seize every opportunity along the way.

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.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is donating 250 FIFA World Cup tickets to local children through nonprofit partners, giving youth from across the county a chance to experience one of the world's biggest sporting events firsthand.

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 …

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.

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.

The PGA Tour has approved a sweeping new competition structure for 2028 that will introduce promotion and relegation, creating higher stakes for players and a more streamlined top tier featuring golf’s biggest stars.

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.

Just weeks after leading Michigan to a national championship and assembling a new roster, coach Dusty May is reportedly leaving for the NBA, reigniting debates about loyalty, player mobility, and the growing chaos of modern college athletics.

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 sea of bright pink cleats has become one of the most unexpected trends of the 2026 World Cup, turning the tournament into a global showcase of fashion, branding, and player individuality.