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.
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.
US midfielder Gio Reyna responds to claims he was benched for lack of hustle
Reyna, generally thought to be one of the USMNT's best players, appeared in just two games for the US as a sub.
Reyna, generally thought to be one of the USMNT's best players, appeared in just two games for the US as a sub.
France preaching focus as it nears World Cup repeat, but confidence abounds
France looks destined to become the first nation to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil did it in 1962.
France looks destined to become the first nation to win consecutive World Cups since Brazil did it in 1962.
World Cup Saturday guide: Morocco tops Portugal, France beats England to advance to semifinals
France is on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
France is on course to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups.
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal dances with mother after World Cup quarter-final win against Portugal
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
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.
Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.
American soccer journalist Grant Wahl 'laughing at a joke' on Twitter minutes before collapse, witness says
Grant Wahl was 'working on his story on his laptop' at Qatar's Lusail Stadium during a quarterfinal World Cup game before he collapsed.
Grant Wahl was 'working on his story on his laptop' at Qatar's Lusail Stadium during a quarterfinal World Cup game before he collapsed.
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.