News Analysis: Gianni Infantino's Kushner-linked World Cup scheme jeopardizes his FIFA reign

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is losing the support of international soccer's top federations after a scheme to sell a stake in the World Cup is exposed.

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Larry Berg, LAFC managing co-owner, chosen as next MLS commissioner

Larry Berg, the co-managing owner of LAFC, was chosen Monday to become the third commissioner in MLS history when Don Garber retires in December.

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News Analysis: Why Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired so spectacularly

Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.

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News Analysis: How Gianni Infantino's secret attempt to sell World Cup stake backfired spectacularly

Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidency is on life support after his abandoned attempt to sell a stake of the World Cup to private equity draws international outrage.

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News Analysis: Argentina lost more than the World Cup final. It lost its class and decorum

If Argentina had kept its composure it would have secured a place next to Brazil and Germany, the only other countries to reach three finals in four World Cups, as one of the greatest teams ever.

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News Analysis: Argentina lost more than the World Cup final. It lost its class and decorum

If Argentina had kept its composure it would have secured a place next to Brazil and Germany, the only other countries to reach three finals in four World Cups, as one of the greatest teams ever.

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Despite some irritating flaws, 2026 World Cup a rousing success for FIFA, U.S. and fans

Spain, Cape Verde, Erling Haaland and many magical moments helped spread World Cup fever, making the ambitious tournament expansion a success despite flaws.

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Spain's youth movement dethrones aging Argentina in thrilling World Cup final

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap an exciting FIFA World Cup in North America.

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Spain's youth movement dethrones aging Argentina in thrilling World Cup final

Ferran Torres scores in the 106th minute as Spain defeats Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina to cap a thrilling FIFA World Cup in North America.

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World Cup final: Argentina, Spain set to take soccer's biggest stage

Few players get to the sport's ultimate game more than once, and the winners often forget to savor the moment until long after the champion is determined.

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Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, stars of iconic photo shoot, to battle for World Cup crown

Lionel Messi has been a soccer star for so long, Spain's top playmaker Lamine Yamal appeared alongside the future World Cup foe as a 3-month-old baby.

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How Spain 'recaptured the spirit of 2010' in its run to the World Cup final

Spain, back in the World Cup final for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010, has many similarities to its title-winning predecessors.

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Magical Lionel Messi leads Argentina rally past England for trip back to World Cup final

Lionel Messi had two assists, deftly helping Argentina's attack pick apart England's defense during a 2-1 World Cup semifinal win in Atlanta on Wednesday.

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Spain delivers surprise rout of France, punches ticket to World Cup final

Spain's formidable defense helped it smother a France team that looked invincible before wilting during a 2-0 World Cup semifinal loss Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.

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How France went from World Cup embarrassment in South Africa to soccer superpower

France coach Didier Deschamps' leadership and an elite academy system are among the reasons the French are in the midst a World Cup renaissance.

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How France went from World Cup embarrassment in South Africa to soccer super power

France coach Didier Deschamps' leadership and an elite academy system are among the reasons the French are in the midst a World Cup renaissance.

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News Analysis: Seven reasons why U.S. men's soccer keeps crashing out of the World Cup

An inefficient youth pipeline, competition from other sports and an inability to develop a superstar are some of the reasons why the U.S. keeps losing in the World Cup.

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How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup's biggest villain

VAR, a video replay system implemented to correct blatant errors in soccer, has come under fire for harming the spirit of the game.

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Mikel Merino lifts Spain over Belgium, setting up World Cup showdown with France

Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino score for Spain, which takes advantage of an injury to Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Coutois in a 2-1 World Cup quarterfinal win.

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Steve Cherundolo named coach of U.S. men's team that will compete in 2028 Olympics

A three-time World Cup veteran and member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Steve Cherundolo had 30 caps with three U.S. junior teams before making his senior debut in 1999.

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Why not them? Disappointed U.S. players hope their World Cup run inspired future stars

The U.S. soccer team showed it still can't punch past top World Cup talent during an ugly knockout loss to Belgium, but it hopes it helped grow the game.

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U.S. hopes of a historic World Cup run on home soil shattered in loss to Belgium

After three weeks of goals, wins and buzz, the U.S. saw its dreams of a long World Cup run on home soil unmercifully crushed in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.

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Folarin Balogun eligible to play in World Cup round of 16 after red card is suspended

Folarin Balogun will be able to play for the U.S. in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 game with Belgium after FIFA suspended the red card it handed down.

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On America's 250th birthday, U.S. soccer team of immigrants embodies founders' dreams

Nearly half of the U.S. soccer players who made an inspiring run to the World Cup Round of 16 are dual-nationals, embodying the American dream on the Fourth of July.

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Folarin Balogun urges U.S. to focus on beating Belgium despite red card he calls unjust

Folarin Balogun hopes staying calm after getting an unjust red card teaches others to stay poised as the U.S. chases a World Cup win over Belgium.

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U.S. men piling up historic moments at World Cup, but focus is on the here and now

The U.S. has won three matches, the most it has won in a single World Cup, among other records. Yet all that means absolutely nothing to the players.

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