For Lionel Messi, France is perfect challenge as he chases immortality

Messi, one of the most extraordinary soccer talents in the world, will seek his destiny against the imposing battalion of a near-perfect team.

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.

HSI Baltimore seizes 55 websites illegally live-streaming World Cup matches

A FIFA representative informed federal agents that these websites used content without the permission of soccer's international governing body.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.

Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game

Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.