World Cup Friday guide: Messi moves on, Neymar heads home
Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.
Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.
Neymar ties Pelé's all-time scoring record with Brazil at World Cup
The soccer star scored the record-tying goal in the first half of Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.
The soccer star scored the record-tying goal in the first half of Brazil’s World Cup quarterfinal match against Croatia.
World Cup expert picks: Brazil is unanimous favorite going into quarters
Which teams are looking most formidable following the round of 16? Our soccer experts make their predictions for where we go from here.
Which teams are looking most formidable following the round of 16? Our soccer experts make their predictions for where we go from here.
Seattle man creates 'alcohol map' to help World Cup fans find booze in Qatar
Rigid limits on alcohol are a fact of life in this conservative Muslim nation on the Arabian Peninsula, which follows the same strict Wahhabi interpretation of Islam as its neighbor Saudi Arabia. Soccer fans coming to Qatar for the World Cup got a taste of that just before the tournament as authorities cancelled beer sales at stadiums.
Rigid limits on alcohol are a fact of life in this conservative Muslim nation on the Arabian Peninsula, which follows the same strict Wahhabi interpretation of Islam as its neighbor Saudi Arabia. Soccer fans coming to Qatar for the World Cup got a taste of that just before the tournament as authorities cancelled beer sales at stadiums.
World Cup guide: What's next as quarterfinalists bid for title
After non-stop soccer for the past two weeks, the World Cup is taking a small break.
After non-stop soccer for the past two weeks, the World Cup is taking a small break.
Portugal rolls with Cristiano Ronaldo on bench — will he stay there?
One of the greatest players of his generation, Ronaldo has made it clear for months, if not years, that he has no intention of riding off quietly into the sunset.
One of the greatest players of his generation, Ronaldo has made it clear for months, if not years, that he has no intention of riding off quietly into the sunset.
World Cup Tuesday guide: Morocco, Portugal advancing to quarterfinals
Morocco, which has been the biggest surprise of the tournament, will next face Portugal, which has advanced to the quarterfinals now for the third time.
Morocco, which has been the biggest surprise of the tournament, will next face Portugal, which has advanced to the quarterfinals now for the third time.
Brazil, Croatia advancing to World Cup quarterfinals
Brazil will next play Croatia on Friday.
Brazil will next play Croatia on Friday.
England, France advance to World Cup quarterfinals
The two teams will now face each other next weekend.
The two teams will now face each other next weekend.
For USA, the focus now shifts to 2026 World Cup
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
The U.S. not only had the second-youngest roster in Qatar, but played the four youngest starting lineups in the tournament. It's a squad of rising talent.
‘It is a somber mood’: U.S. reflects on opportunity squandered vs. Netherlands
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
World Cup Saturday guide: US eliminated after 3-1 loss to the Netherlands
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
It was a disappointing end for a rebuilt U.S. team hoping to advance past the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.
Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: US fans let it all out
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
World Cup Friday guide: South Korea tops Portugal; both advance
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
Despite Friday's loss, Portugal won Group H for the first time since 2006. South Korea, which is through to the knockout stage on the goals scored tiebreaker, is the group's runner-up.
Brazil fans at World Cup game salute soccer great Pelé
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
The 82-year-old Pelé, who had a colon tumor removed last year, was hospitalized Tuesday in Sao Paulo to regulate his medication.
US star Christian Pulisic cleared to play against Netherlands in World Cup
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
Christian Pulisic has been cleared to play for the United States in its World Cup round of 16 match against the Netherlands on Saturday.
World Cup guide: Croatia, Morocco advance, Germany out of tournament
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Both Croatia and Morocco advanced to the last 16 on Thursday and Germany was unfortunately eliminated from the world tournament despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica.
Why USMNT captain Tyler Adams is the ideal leader for Gregg Berhalter's team
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
Christian Pulisic might be "Captain America", but Tyler Adams is the USMNT's clear leader at the World Cup.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
World Cup Wednesday guide: Messi and Argentina advance; Mexico falls short
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.
Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time. Meanwhile, Mexico's win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance to the next round.