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US players on World Cup roster bubble have soccer’s ultimate Fear Of Missing Out
ATLANTA (AP) — Now comes the wait, soccer’s ultimate FOMO. American players across the United…
World Cup qualifying marathon ends with Iraq securing the 48th and final spot
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The 48-team field for FIFA ’s biggest ever World Cup is…
Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men’s rankings, France moves back on top
TORONTO — Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men’s soccer…
Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan
Naomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. national…
Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain’s game against Egypt as police open investigation
MADRID (AP) — Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by…
Canada draws Tunisia 0-0 after learning first World Cup opponent
TORONTO — Maxime Crépeau and his countrymen were on the bus to BMO Field late…
Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its…
Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica…
Edin Džeko’s inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit
His right arm strapped tight to protect a damaged shoulder, Edin Džeko raised his left…
Christian Pulisic scoreless streak for US extends to 8 games since 2024 as World Cup approaches
ATLANTA (AP) — As the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic’s scoreless streak for the United…
Iraq beats Bolivia to claim the final place at the 2026 World Cup
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Iraq overcame major logistical issues to become the 48th and final…
Mick Byrne steps down as coach of Fiji’s national rugby team
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Mick Byrne has stepped down as head coach of the…
Iraq secures the 48th and final place at the World Cup with an intercontinental playoff win over Bolivia
MONTERREY, México (AP) — Iraq secures the 48th and final place at the World Cup…
Canada to meet Bosnia and Herzegovina in FIFA World Cup opener
Canada’s opponent for its World Cup opener in Toronto is now set. Host Bosnia and…
Lionel Messi shines in what could be his last Argentina home game, a 5-0 farewell friendly win
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In what was likely his final home appearance for Argentina’s…
Portugal beats US 2-0 in World Cup warmup, Americans’ 8th straight loss to European opponents
ATLANTA (AP) — Francisco Trincão scored in the 37th minute, João Félix added a goal…
Cheers turn to sadness in Toronto’s Little Italy as Bosnia wins World Cup qualifier
TORONTO — Vito Valela was optimistic as he settled into a chair at Cafe Diplomatico…
Tuchel confident England’s 1-0 friendly loss to Japan won’t hurt World Cup chances
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel insisted England’s dispiriting 1-0 loss to Japan in a friendly…
Pelley cites ‘culture’ and ‘alignment’ as Leafs move on after Treliving’s dismissal
TORONTO — Keith Pelley confidently declared the right people were in place. The president and…
Four-time champion Italy has failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup
ZENICA, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AP) — Four-time champion Italy has failed to qualify for a…
Canada Soccer, senior national teams ratify collective bargaining agreement
TORONTO — Canada Soccer and the player associations representing the two senior national teams have…
A’ja Wilson returns to USA Basketball camp in Phoenix during Final Four week
PHOENIX (AP) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist A’ja Wilson will take part in a USA…
De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans’ groups
Tottenham, a top English club threatened by relegation from the Premier League, hired Roberto De…
Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war
ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to “continue to support”…