South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage
Brazilian airline Azul plans further frequency cuts as fuel shock bites
Lithuania's Social Democrats remove junior party from coalition government, seek new partner
Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in French Open final
Arts|Entertainment|Sports
The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed
The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed
June 01, 2026World Cup
Economy|Sports|World
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
It’s no longer just the Christian Pulisic Show for Team USA ahead of a home World Cup. But he’s still the leading man
June 01, 2026
Interview|Sports|World
Pulisic: `One will bounce off your knee and go in' and then `everything goes in after that'
Christian Pulisic is confident he will score at the World Cup despite a career-worst scoreless slump
May 30, 2026
Americas|Health|Sports|US|World
Chris Richards is uncertain for the US in World Cup and will miss Senegal friendly
Top American defender Chris Richards is uncertain for the World Cup due to an ankle injury
May 30, 2026
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World
Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
May 30, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|Travel|World
How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe
How the NBA Finals and World Cup could combine for a commuting catastrophe
May 28, 2026
Health|Travel|World
US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,
May 28, 2026
Economy|Sports|Travel|World
Sole player who lives in Haiti awaits US visa as his squad prepares for the World Cup in Florida
The only member of Haiti’s national soccer team who is based in the troubled Caribbean country is awaiting a U.S. visa to join the squad in Florida just weeks before the start of the World Cup
May 28, 2026
Sports|World
New York state, New Jersey probe FIFA World Cup ticketing practices
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday said they had issued a subpoena to FIFA over the soccer governing body's ticketing practices after
May 27, 2026
Education|Opinion|Sports|World
The 1994 World Cup helped rescue ‘the beautiful game’ from mediocrity. On its return to the US, expect more of that beauty
Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.
May 26, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Inter Miami says Lionel Messi has 'an overload' associated with fatigue in left hamstring
Inter Miami confirmed Monday that Lionel Messi has a left hamstring issue, though did not say when the problem is expected to be cleared up
May 26, 2026
Health|Sports|World
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup
May 07, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World
Messi leaves midway through second half, Inter Miami rallies past Union 6-4
Lionel Messi headed into the World Cup break a bit earlier than planned, and now it’ll be Argentina waiting to see if there’s an injury to worry about
May 25, 2026
Sports|World
Ronaldo ends Saudi trophy drought with 2 goals in Al-Nassr's win to clinch league title
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr
May 22, 2026
Opinion|Sports|World
Alexi Lalas says US players citing World Cup pressure are a 'bunch of whiners'
Alexi Lalas has criticized U.S. soccer players for citing pressure ahead of the World Cup at home
May 22, 2026
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Sports|World
An outcry erupts as a whale mural beloved by many in Dallas is replaced with art for the World Cup
The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry
May 20, 2026
Business|Crime|Health|Sports|Technology
‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup
‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup
May 19, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle
Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall
Former CNN Center reopens as The CTR with new Atlanta food hall
May 19, 2026
Americas|Europe|Sports|World
Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness
Neymar has made Brazil’s World Cup squad
May 19, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Neymar angry at being accidentally substituted in last match before Brazil announces World Cup squad
An apparent mistake by the fourth official has forced Neymar off the field in the 65th minute of Santos' 3-0 home loss to Coritiba in the Brazilian league, the last match before Brazil’s World Cup squad is announced Monday
May 18, 2026
Sports|Travel|US|World
Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States
May 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Travel
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them
May 12, 2026
Health|Sports|World
US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery
May 12, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Sports|World
50 Cent, Nelly and The Chainsmokers to headline Sports Illustrated concert series during World Cup
Rappers 50 Cent and Nelly, along with The Chainsmokers, headline a new World Cup concert series by Sports Illustrated
May 11, 2026
Education|Sports|World
Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday appeared to roll back an announcement by her education minister that school holidays will start more than a month sooner
May 08, 2026
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Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race
A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor
May 08, 2026
Europe|Health|Sports
Real Madrid's Valverde suffers head injury in altercation with teammate Tchouaméni
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has suffered a head injury, the club said, in an altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni ahead of a weekend match against fierce rival Barcelona
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|World
Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale
Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11
May 01, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Canadian official backs up report that Iranian soccer chief was denied entry for FIFA event
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says it is her “understanding” that Iranian soccer officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup
April 30, 2026
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World
This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat
The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat
April 29, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-None more deserving of FIFA Peace Prize than Trump, says White House
The White House has hit back at critics of Donald Trump being awarded the FIFA Peace Prize, saying there is none more deserving than the U.S. president.
April 29, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
FIFA push for new red-card rules at World Cup approved after Champions League and AFCON incidents
Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year
April 29, 2026
Business|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports
Olivia Pichardo is a reluctant groundbreaker as a woman in baseball
Olivia Pichardo would prefer to just play ball and not take attention away from her teammates
April 29, 2026
Arts|Education|Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for 'ICE Truce' at World Cup
FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to
April 27, 2026
Americas|Crime|Sports|World
In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe
In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe
April 25, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli
April 23, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Soccer-Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on
April 23, 2026
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids
April 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|World
More World Cup seats will go on sale after FIFA adds costlier ticket categories
FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories
April 21, 2026
Arts|Crime|Sports|Travel|World
Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramids
Top Mexican officials on Tuesday vowed to ensure safety ahead of the World Cup soccer matches following a shooting at the
April 22, 2026
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup
Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup
April 22, 2026
Sports|World
Soccer-Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as planned
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's
March 31, 2026
Crime|Political|Sports|World
Trump says government will have to 'force ourselves' on Los Angeles during World Cup
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April 01, 2026
Arts|Europe|Sports|World
Soccer- 'Take me to America' - Bosnia ecstatic after booking World Cup place
Bosnians woke with heavy heads and light hearts on Wednesday, buoyed by their soccer team's dramatic playoff shootout win over Italy that sent them to the World Cup
April 01, 2026
Business|Political|Sports|World
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States
April 16, 2026
Sports|World
Three-time World Cup finalist the Netherlands faces Japan, Sweden and Tunisia in Group F
Can three-time World Cup runner-up the Netherlands finally win soccer’s greatest prize
April 14, 2026
Business|Sports|World
FIFA adds new even more expensive World Cup ticket categories
FIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World
FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized
April 01, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy's coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup
April 03, 2026