Soccer

World Cup qualifying was long, wacky and historic. This is what we've learned

Qualifying is done, the lineup is complete and the countdown to the biggest-ever World Cup is on.

5 reasons why Italy has failed to qualify for 3 consecutive World Cups

Italy's Bastoni was already facing boos even before getting the blame for latest World Cup failure

Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M

Italy's latest World Cup failure labeled '3rd apocalypse.' It's the new norm for the 4-time champion

Congo's World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy

Arsenal to defend a 3-1 lead against Chelsea in second leg of Women's Champions League quarterfinal

Edin Džeko's inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit

Robert Lewandowski hints at international retirement after Poland misses out on World Cup

Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches

Iraq beats Bolivia to claim the final place at the 2026 World Cup

Italy is out again. The 4-time champion misses 3rd straight World Cup with shootout loss in Bosnia

World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot

Lionel Messi shines in what could be his last Argentina home game, a 5-0 farewell friendly win

Portugal beats US 2-0 in World Cup warmup, Americans' 8th straight loss to European opponents

2026 U.S. Soccer Schedule

Coach Gattuso not interested in talking about his future after Italy miss out on World Cup again

Tuchel confident England's 1-0 friendly loss to Japan won't hurt World Cup chances

Graham Potter to 'dust off my cowboy hat' after leading Sweden to the World Cup

Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans' groups

Harry Kane misses England friendly against Japan because of 'minor issue'

Thailand and Tajikistan qualify for 2027 Asian Cup

What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs

FIFA takes 'daylight offside' trials to Canadian league aiming to overcome Euro skeptics

Newcastle says manager Eddie Howe's job is safe 'at the moment'

Congo's Lumumba statue fan misses World Cup playoff because of visa problems

World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies

After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot

Sheinbaum meets FIFA's Infantino to review Mexico's 2026 World Cup preparations

A 'World Cup' for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears

US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines'

Deniz Undav makes his World Cup case for Germany with winning goal in Ghana friendly

Antonee Robinson worried whether US national team would see a return of Jedi

US soccer team must be en vogue: Annie Leibovitz was at training

Chris Richards available for US friendly vs. Portugal but Johnny Cardoso is out

Edin Dzeko is a familiar face for Italy's defenders in World Cup playoff at Bosnia

Pochettino open to staying with US beyond World Cup, says no contact with Tottenham or Real Madrid

Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in IPL

England coach Tuchel backs Rice, Saka as list of Arsenal stars citing injuries in past week hits 10

French court dismisses Cardiff's $138M claim against Nantes over Emiliano Sala's death

Ann-Katrin Berger has 4 saves in Gotham's scoreless draw with the Pride

Doué scores 2 goals and France downs Colombia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up

Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival

CAF reacts to chaotic Africa Cup final with host of changes. General secretary Mosengo-Omba departs

Romania coach Mircea Lucescu in stable condition after being hospitalized with heart issue

Mexico, Portugal draw 0-0 as Azteca Stadium reopens after World Cup renovations

US team with big World Cup dreams gets a dressing down from Belgium

Denver Summit and Washington Spirit draw 0-0 before a record NWSL crowd of 63,004

Kit confusion: US and Belgian players can't tell which team's jersey is which from distance

MLS news

Turner displaces Freese, back in US goal for first time in 9 months for 5-2 loss to Belgium

Kylian Mbappé shakes off knee injury and sparks France's 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil

Antoine Griezmann joining MLS club Orlando City from July on a 2-year deal

Klopp dismisses Real Madrid speculation as 'nonsense' and denies any contact

Olatunji and Solns score goals for Real Salt Lake in 2-2 tie with San Diego

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