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The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — There won’t be millions of people from Curaçao cheering on their…
World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a…
Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Ream was filled with anxiety, right up until 1 p.m.…
Denmark and former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retiring because of shoulder injury
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark and Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who was part of the…
Lamar Hunt’s legacy: World Cup adventures with sons Clark and Dan, and the foundation of US soccer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share…
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to miss the rugby Nations Championship, South Africa tour
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the All Blacks’…
Former Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips, who hired Dabo Swinney as football coach, dies at 78
Terry Don Phillips, the Clemson athletic director who hired Dabo Swinney as the head football…
2026 United States World Cup Roster
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2026 U.S. World Cup roster announced Tuesday: Goalkeepers: Chris Brady…
Signing four-year extension was ‘easy’ for Canada men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch
CHARLOTTE — Jesse Marsch believes Canada is on the cusp of something special when it…
Ontario civil servants can work remotely on some World Cup Toronto game days: gov’t
TORONTO — Ontario’s Treasury Board says public service employees may be allowed to work remotely…
Morocco’s Hakimi among 9 picked for World Cup returning from historic 2022 squad
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain standout Achraf Hakimi was among nine players from Morocco’s…
Whitecaps’ Sebastian Berhalter follows father’s path to World Cup with U.S. team
VANCOUVER — Sebastian Berhalter grew up seeing exactly what it took to play in a…
Women’s soccer star Alexia Putellas leaves Barcelona after 14 seasons
MADRID (AP) — Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, who has helped women’s soccer grow…
End of an era at Firestone as Senior Players Championship moves to California
At a time of big changes in golf, one development on the senior circuit should…
The Guardiola era is over. So what next for Man City and English soccer?
So long, Pep. After a transformative decade of trophy after trophy, spellbinding play and tactical…
Crystal Palace fans take their feud with UEFA all the way to Conference League final
GENEVA (AP) — Two little words Crystal Palace fans have vented on their season-long journey…
Monterrey welcomes the World Cup with a cutting-edge stadium, searing heat and carne asada
MEXICO CITY (AP) — World Cup fans visiting Monterrey can expect a cutting-edge soccer stadium,…
Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has “no…
Canada Soccer extends men’s head coach Jesse Marsch through 2030 World Cup
Canada Soccer has signed Jesse Marsch to an extension that will see him serve as…
Vancouver says camping overnight in parks will still be allowed during World Cup
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver has issued a human rights plan for the FIFA…
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has ‘an overload’ associated with fatigue in left hamstring
MIAMI (AP) — Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue,…
Captain Alphonso Davies likely won’t play in Canada’s World Cup opener: coach
CHARLOTTE — Captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss Canada’s first game of this summer’s FIFA…
Timbers and coach Phil Neville part ways after disappointing start to MLS season
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Timbers announced Monday that they have mutually parted ways…
Canada coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in World Cup, but probably not opener
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch believes captain Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup,…