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Women’s Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid
Record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes rallied from three goals down at halftime to salvage a…
Guadalajara and Monterrey to host 2026 World Cup playoff tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament…
In wake of Venezuela win, Canadian men climb one spot in No. 27 in new FIFA rankings
Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating…
Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy
Defender Naomi Girma was named to the United States roster on Wednesday for a pair…
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles…
UEFA approves Barcelona’s Camp Nou return for Champions League game against Frankfurt
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s next Champions League match at home will be at the…
New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia
ZURICH (AP) — The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including…
Vancouver Whitecaps aim to oust rivals Los Angeles FC in Western Conference semifinal
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld and the Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before — preparing for…
World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year’s tournament
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be…
Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica coach after 0-0 draw with Curaçao
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The former England manager Steve McClaren quit as Jamaica coach after…
2026 World Cup: Instant classic goals send wild and weird Scotland through after 28-year wait
Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a…
Freeman scores twice as US routs Uruguay 5-1, heads into World Cup year with 5-game unbeaten streak
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had…
Kone scores, then sees red as Canada blanks Venezuela 2-0 in final match of 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE — Canada heads into the World Cup year on the back of a…
Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup
A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United…
Curaçao becomes smallest nation by population to qualify for soccer’s World Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Curaçao becomes smallest nation by population to qualify for soccer’s World…
Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as…
Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots
A stunning bicycle kick and two stoppage-time goals sealed Scotland’s dramatic return to the World…
With Locksley returning, Maryland tries to chart a path to football success
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At times in 2025, it has felt like college football…
Orlando Pride Sporting Director Haley Carter steps down
ORLAND, Fla. (AP) — Haley Carter, the Orlando Pride’s vice president of soccer operations and…
Commissioner Jim Phillips says ACC freed to focus on future with legal fight resolved
CARY, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference opened 2025 mired in a legal fight…
USA Basketball’s 12-man roster for start of 2027 World Cup qualifiers includes 7 NBA veterans
MIAMI (AP) — USA Basketball has picked a 12-man roster that will play in the…
Women’s Pro Baseball League will play its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Women’s Pro Baseball League will play its inaugural season at…
Scott McTominay scores bicycle kick goal for Scotland in key World Cup qualifying match
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scott McTominay scored a superb bicycle kick goal three minutes into…
Samoa scrapes into 2027 Rugby World Cup after tense draw with Belgium
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Samoa became the 24th and last team to qualify…