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Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after 2-2 draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The coach of Iran’s World Cup team said it was ordered…
As Iran chases the World Cup, its US diaspora is divided between protesting and cheering
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match…
Scaloni: ‘The whole planet’ awaits Messi’s 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of…
World Cup official says twitch caused gesture resembling supremacist sign; FIFA says no breach
GENEVA (AP) — A World Cup video review official said his hand gesture resembling a…
Injured Matt Garbett ruled out of New Zealand’s World Cup squad, replaced by Logan Rogerson
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Midfielder Matt Garbett was ruled out of New Zealand’s squad at…
Iranian Americans protest for change outside Iran’s World Cup match, in photos
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Several hundred Iranian Americans protested outside Iran’s first World Cup match…
Cape Verde and Spain play scoreless draw and Iran ties New Zealand on day 5 of World Cup, in photos
Cape Verde played Spain to a scoreless draw in Atlanta on Monday as the small…
The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 11:0x…
Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a 2-2 draw with New Zealand
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran opens its politically charged World Cup by playing to a…
Belgium and its ‘Golden Generation’ veterans get off to unimpressive start in World Cup
SEATTLE (AP) — Seeking to avoid a repeat of its early World Cup exit in…
Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo scores equalizer in 1-1 World Cup draw with Saudi Arabia
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Maxi Araújo finally gave the crowd of mostly Uruguay fans…
Neymar’s World Cup doubts continue after Brazil forward has new tests on his injured right calf
Doubts over Neymar’s debut at the World Cup continued Monday after the Brazil forward underwent…
Airspaces over Vancouver, Toronto shut to low-level flights for World Cup matches
VANCOUVER — Airspace restrictions have been placed over both Toronto and Vancouver around FIFA World…
Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne
SEATTLE (AP) — Romelu Lukaku’s entrance as a second-half substitute drew a standing ovation from…
Norway embraces Viking theme for World Cup return and provokes some debate
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP) — First it was their fans performing a synchronized “Viking row” in…
‘The city feels alive’: Canada continues World Cup quest in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — There was ample hype in the weeks and months leading up to Canada…
World Cup what to know: Argentina’s Lionel Messi kicks off expected last hurrah against Algeria
Argentina’s bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years begins on…
US forward Christian Pulisic trains separately in World Cup practice as he recovers from calf injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — U.S. forward Christian Pulisic trained on his own during practice Monday…
Ghana takes Partey’s World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from…
40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in his World Cup debut
ATLANTA (AP) — It took Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha all of his 40 years on…
Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer’s…
Scaloni: Argentina’s World Cup opener vs. Algeria is important but not decisive as it defends title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni knows the World Cup won’t be…
Meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but…
World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa sets English-language viewership record
The World Cup game between host Mexico and South Africa drew 7.1 million viewers, making…