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Erling Haaland’s late winning goal sends Norway through to Round of 16, eliminating Ivory Coast

A late winner from Erling Haaland sent Norway into the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where the Scandinavian side will face powerhouse Brazil after edging Ivory Coast 2-1.

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James is set to enter NBA free agency after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return, ending an eight-year run that included a championship, historic milestones, and speculation about the next chapter of his Hall of Fame …

Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from playing on girls sports teams

The Supreme Court ruled that states may prohibit transgender students from competing on girls' sports teams, a landmark decision that upholds similar laws across more than half the nation and marks another major ruling in the ongoing legal debate over …

How Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin have helped Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek

Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek enters the 2026 Championships focused on the present, drawing inspiration from skiing legends Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin while welcoming Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to Grand Slam tennis.

Brazil breaks Japan’s hearts with a last-minute winner to seal berth in the Round of 16

Gabriel Martinelli's dramatic late winner lifted Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Japan, sending the five-time champions into the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a tense knockout battle in Houston.

World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin

Record-breaking World Cup viewership is delivering a major win for broadcasters Fox Sports and Telemundo, as millions of Americans tune in to the tournament and the U.S. men's national team's historic run.

Canada grabs a late winner to eliminate South Africa in opening game of the World Cup’s Round of 32

Stephen Eustáquio's dramatic stoppage-time volley lifted Canada to a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, sending Les Rouges into the Round of 16 for the first knockout-stage win in the nation's FIFA World Cup history.

Landon Donovan believes the USA can win the World Cup. They just need a lot of good breaks

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.

A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins

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 grabs a last-second winner to give USA its first defeat of the World Cup

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.

Judge Lina Hidalgo To Distribute 250 World Cup Tickets to Harris County Kids

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.

The USA is making some changes for a World Cup showdown with Turkey, but it’s not turning down the intensity

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 …

‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive

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.

Why does a ‘draw’ sometimes feel like a win?

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.

Netherlands fans aim to break world record decibel mark at World Cup match

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.