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Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty pointed to the fans filling up…
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
NEW YORK (AP) — Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on…
Cheers as World Cup party begins, jeers as lightning forces Toronto fans to evacuate
The biggest FIFA World Cup in history officially kicked off Thursday, as the Canadian host…
Hwang In-beom sparks South Korea’s 2-1 comeback win over the Czech Republic at the World Cup
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South…
Shakira opens the World Cup as Mexico faces South Africa and South Korea takes on Czechia, in photos
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A star-studded opening ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy and J Balvin…
Here’s the latest news on the opening day of the 2026 World Cup
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 World Cup. All times Eastern. 12 a.m.…
Aussies, Kiwis converge on B.C. for World Cup, bringing super fandom from Down Under
VANCOUVER — Wherever they are in the world, sports fans Lachlan Carter and younger brother…
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues…
Brito, who helped Brazil win the 1970 World Cup, dies at 86
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Brito, a center back on Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winning team, has…
3 red cards mar opening World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The opening match of the World Cup delivered a rarity in…
Moïse Bombito available for Canada’s World Cup opener; Alphonso Davies confirmed out
TORONTO — Moïse Bombito won his World Cup fitness race. Alphonso Davies, meanwhile, will have…
Colombia starts its World Cup preparations in Guadalajara ahead its 2 matches in Mexico
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Colombia has started its World Cup preparations in Mexico ahead of…
Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the World Cup and retires from international duty
TOKYO (AP) — The Japan Football Association said Thursday that captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn…
Years after skull fracture, Mexico’s Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup…
‘In our blood’: Canada’s booming Latin American community warms up for World Cup
VANCOUVER — When Ramon Pelayo moved to Canada from Mexico about eight years ago, he…
Shakira, Andrea Bocelli and Salma Hayek kick-start the World Cup at opening ceremony in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Shakira, Maná, Andrea Bocelli and a surprise appearance by Salma Hayek…
Mexico gets off to roaring World Cup start with a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in…
Pochettino says top US defender Chris Richards is available for World Cup opener after ankle injury
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play…
Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on…
Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico beats South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the…
Stakeholders meet as efforts continue to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps say talks on keeping the Major League Soccer team in…
‘We can achieve great things’: Canada calm, confident ahead of home World Cup
A World Cup frenzy has slowly enveloped Canada in recent months. As signs of the…
Wait Almost Over: FIFA World Cup co-host Canada to entertain Bosnia in Toronto
TORONTO — After an eight-year buildup, the Canadian men’s soccer team will soon play a…
The 2026 World Cup has begun with co-host Mexico playing South Africa in the opening match of the 48-team tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 2026 World Cup has begun with co-host Mexico playing South…