Strikes from John O’Brien and Brian McBride sandwiched an own goal from Portugal’s Jorge Costa to put the US up three within 36 minutes, and they withstood a furious rally to hold on to a 3-2 win that ...

Conflicting reports, a World Cup heartbreak and a shot at a ninth trophy have fans guessing whether a legend will walk into London. mrogowski_photography ...

LISBON — The number that frames everything is five. Five World Cups, 14 goals, one record that Lionel Messi himself has never matched: the distinction of being the only male player to score in five ...

A thrilling World Cup reached a flat and then farcical end as ugly scenes marred the aftermath of Spain’s final win over Argentina. There was no doubt, though, that Luis de la Fuente’s side were ...

This article details the various USA TODAY page prints and books available to purchase, featuring some of the top World Cup moments. You can save up to 20% on page prints and books, depending on how ...

Every four years, the World Cup reminds us why we fall in love with sports in the first place. The 2026 tournament was one of firsts. For the first time, three countries — Canada, Mexico, and the ...

The 2026 World Cup final took place Sunday, showcasing the face-off between Spain and Argentina. The halftime show featured a bevy of performances from the likes of Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and ...

Striker Ferran Torres came off the bench and scored the lone goal deep into extra time, and Spain claimed the World Cup trophy, 1-0 against Argentina, on July 19 at MetLife Stadium – aka New York New ...

South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks", warning of the "psychological burden" it could inflict on national team players in the crosshairs since their ...