The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has rejected a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying the matter fell outside the
July 24, 2026
Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup
July 24, 2026
Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said
July 24, 2026
The German soccer federation has called a news conference for Friday when it is expected to present Jürgen Klopp as the next national coach
July 23, 2026
The French Football Federation will announce the new national coach next Tuesday
July 23, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a formal complaint to FIFA ethics investigators
July 23, 2026
Now what? For some fans, when the World Cup ends, the emotional hangover begins
July 22, 2026
Lionel Messi has arrived back in Argentina for some rest after the World Cup final against Spain
July 21, 2026
FBI Kansas City: 19 arrested, 9 children found during World Cup anti-trafficking operation
July 22, 2026
The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success
July 21, 2026
Topps is creating a trading card of what became a famous photo during the World Cup of Argentina's Lionel Messi holding Spain's Lamine Yamal
July 21, 2026
A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns
July 20, 2026
Examining how much of your tax dollars paid for the World Cup in Kansas City
July 20, 2026
Studies suggest that, played right, hosting large sporting events can pay lasting noneconomic dividends. But it needs sustained effort.
July 20, 2026
Scotland has quickly become a favorite team at this year’s World Cup, and that’s all to do with their passionate supporters. The “Tartan Army” has descended on Miami ahead of the team's match against Brazil. CNN's Randi Kaye visits with some of the superfans.
July 20, 2026
Thousands danced in the streets, set off fireworks and launched red flares in Madrid as the party went on into the early hours of Monday after Spain beat Argentina 1
July 20, 2026
Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final
July 19, 2026
Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else
July 19, 2026
President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina
July 19, 2026
Spain needed an extra-time goal by substitute Ferran Torres to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World
July 20, 2026
England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
July 19, 2026
Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match
July 19, 2026
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially
July 18, 2026
Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
July 17, 2026
Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Flavio Bolsonaro launches Brazil presidential campaign, touts support from Milei, Netanyahu
Vehicle mows down crowd at Berlin Pride, killing one, police say
Athletics-Hiltz wins US championships 1,500m title once again
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Koivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent reflect on Hall of Fame road ahead of induction