Despite the very chalk nature of the World Cup, there have been stunning victors who beat all-time great teams en route to glory.

Our writers break down a landmark night for Mohamed Salah and Egypt and opportunity lost for New Zealand at the World Cup ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday. The African nation was playing in soccer's biggest ...

Bruno Fernandes and Portugal represent the best chance for a first-time winner at the 2026 World Cup. Agustin Cuevas / Getty Images There have been 22 editions of the men’s World Cup that have taken ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Ermin Mahmic stripped his jersey off, darted toward the corner of the pitch in front of Bosnia-Herzegovina's ...

With a new expanded 48-country format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it’s even harder to predict which team will be lifting the iconic trophy on July 1. Can Spain or France live up to their statuses as ...

Here's what you need to know about DR Congo's famous win, a result that will linger long in the memories of those watching on ...

The FIFA World Cup is less than a week away, with the 2026 tournament heading to North America. The United States, Canada and Mexico will co-host this summer’s finals, where countries will compete to ...

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest edition of the tournament yet, as 48 countries will compete to win the quadrennial global soccer competition. Fans have had plenty of time to sort through the ...

Only one team will leave North America with the FIFA World Cup trophy this summer, but the other 47 participating nations will still walk away with something. While the World Cup centers around ...

Since 1982, the best player at the World Cup has been awarded the Golden Ball, so here is a list of winners in the tournament’s history. Italy’s Paolo Rossi won the inaugural award in 1982, with ...

Predicting—or betting on—who will win the 2026 World Cup or claim the Golden Boot is no easy task. Arguably even tougher, however, is trying to pick the winner of the Golden Ball, awarded to the ...