US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
World Cup: What Mexico needs to advance to the knockout round
Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early
The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.
How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios
Here are all the outcomes and obstacles for USA to advance to the Round of 16.
US soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup
The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from their national flag.
World Cup Sunday: Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain, Morocco upsets Belgium
Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.
World Cup: Messi draws in biggest crowd in 28 years
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
World Cup wins for France, Australia, Poland, and Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
France reaches knockout stage of World Cup
France saw a big World Cup win Saturday, becoming the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 since 2006.
World Cup Friday: US-England match ends in 0-0 draw
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Lionel Messi, Argentina under pressure against Mexico in World Cup match
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
World Cup Now: Iran win takes pressure off USA
The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.
Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.
World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.