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Today: July 14, 2026
Today: July 14, 2026

FIFA World Cup

Africa|Sports|World

Argentina and Cape Verde head to extra time at World Cup after ending regulation tied at 1-1

Argentina and Cape Verde headed to extra time at the World Cup with their Round of 32 match even at 1-1 on Friday

Argentina and Cape Verde head to extra time at World Cup after ending regulation tied at 1-1
Interview|Sports|World

US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

United States forward Folarin Balogun says he respectfully disagrees with his red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup

US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup
Science|Sports|Technology|World

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history

FIFA's high-tech ball is responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history
Africa|Europe|Sports|World

Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia says he was not criticizing African soccer when describing “those teams” who lose their tactical shape following his side’s improbable comeback victory over Senegal at the World Cup

Belgium coach Garcia says he was not criticizing African teams with World Cup comments
Sports|Technology|World

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology
Crime|Sports|Technology|World

500+ drones seized by FBI during the World Cup

More than 500 drones have been seized by the FBI since the start of the World Cup. CNN's Pete Muntean explains why.

500+ drones seized by FBI during the World Cup
Sports|World

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes
Europe|Sports|World

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

Goncalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leao in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1, ending Luka Modrić’s fifth bid for a World Cup

Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has become the unofficial anthem of the U.S. men’s national soccer team at the World Cup, with players and fans singing it together after victories

How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run
Business|Environment|Food|Lifestyle|Sports

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families

How FIFA World Cup leftovers are helping feed thousands of families
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel

World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite

The number of Americans expected to travel into the weekend as the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary is expected to rise modestly this year,

World Cup, 250th anniversary to help drive up July 4 travel even as high fuel prices bite
Europe|Sports|US|World

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Sports|World

Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia

Christian Pulisic has returned to a much-changed United States starting 11 for the round-of-32 clash against Bosnia on Wednesday.

Soccer-Pulisic to start for United States in round-of-32 match against Bosnia
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup

A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters. 

Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US|World

From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania

From Chocolate Avenue to the World Cup, how Hershey, Pennsylvania, shaped Christian Pulisic
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US factory activity eases off four-year high; input prices remain elevated

U.S. manufacturing activity slowed in June after scaling a 4-year high in the prior month, likely as some of the lift from businesses front-loading

US factory activity eases off four-year high; input prices remain elevated
Sports|World

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins

The U.S. team spent Monday like millions of other interested followers of the World Cup

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins
Sports|World

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action

Mexico batters Ecuador and everything else you need to know about Tuesday’s World Cup action
Sports|World

Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup

Ecuador’s Piero Hincapié has become the second player to be issued a red card at the World Cup under FIFA’s new rule that calls for a player to be sent off for covering their mouth during a confrontational exchange with an opponent

Ecuador's Hincapié becomes the second player sent off for covering his mouth at the World Cup
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand

Constellation Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by demand for its beer brands such as Corona and the Modelo Especial lager.

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
Entertainment|Sports|World

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1
Sports|US|World

US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds

Getting to the knockout rounds of the World Cup is nothing new for the United States

US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds
Science|Sports|Technology|Travel

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

The World Cup is bringing visitors and AI-driven surveillance systems, but only one of those is certain to leave when the games are done.

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights
Crime|Sports|Travel|US|World

Soccer-Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security

Police and firefighters providing public safety at the World Cup are proudly wearing special gold badges on their uniforms,

Soccer-Police, firefighters proudly wear World Cup badges as they provide security
Sports|US|World

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament
Political|Sports|World

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team’s quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country’s president, who called the coach “incapable” and ordered a complete review of the national team program

South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
Sports|Travel|World

Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others

The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw

Inside the World Cup knockout stage bracket: Some teams have an easier path than others
Economy|Sports|World

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Spending billions of dollars and attracting some of soccer’s biggest stars doesn’t guarantee success at the World Cup

Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Sports|World

Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament

Austria, Algeria trade goals in stoppage time, both advance at World Cup with stunning 3-3 draw
Sports|World

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record

Lionel Messi has become the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup games while extending his all-time scoring record with his 19th goal in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan

Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal
Sports|World

World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play

The World Cup's Round of 32 is almost set after over two weeks of competition across three countries

World Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group play
Business|Crime|Sports|Technology|World

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

The United States has seized nearly 400 internet domains that were being used to illegally stream the World Cup, officials said on Friday, describing the

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|World

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference

A special guest crashed Portugal coach Roberto Martínez’s news conference Friday: Grammy winner Dua Lipa

The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal coach Roberto Martínez's World Cup news conference
Lifestyle|Sports|World

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it

Why Seattle’s Pride match has caused outrage for the two teams playing in it
Sports|US|World

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

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

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

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started

The World Cup has reached its midpoint with 54 matches completed and 50 to go before the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete. And the drama is just getting started
Sports|World

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup
Sports|US|World

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds

Everything you need to know as the World Cup – including Team USA – sprints toward the knockout rounds
Entertainment|Sports|World

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half, and Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
Africa|Americas|Sports|World

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
Sports|World

Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic

Fans at Mexico’s final World Cup group stage match on Wednesday chanted a slur that has previously led to fines against the country’s soccer federation

Homophobic chant returns in Mexico's World Cup match against the Czech Republic
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match

A viral sensation from this World Cup, Merlín the duck was at Mexico City's stadium before the national team's match against the Czech Republic

Merlín the duck takes a trip to the stadium, but FIFA rules keep him out of Mexico match
Health|Sports|US|World

Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury

Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey
Sports|Technology|World

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says
Sports|World

England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes

England dominated possession but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a 0-0 draw with Ghana at the World Cup

England and Ghana play to 0-0 draw at World Cup despite flurry-filled final minutes
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup

Héctor Chávez, known as Caramelo, is a beloved figure among Mexican soccer fans

Meet Caramelo, the Mexico superfan attending his 11th World Cup
Sports|World

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage

Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Health|Sports|World

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Christian Pulisic has returned to training with his U.S. teammates after missing their most recent match of the World Cup with a calf injury

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury