By TIM REYNOLDS EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back…
NEW YORK (AP) — A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday. Soccer’s governing body released the lineup for the closing ceremony, which will take place 90 minutes before…
By JAMES ROBSON ATLANTA (AP) — Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final. Trailing 1-0 going into the last five minutes of regulation time, Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina. Anthony…
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with…
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale Friday for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The governing body’s last-minute tickets sales site,…
By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday. Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS22 Chorus —…
TORONTO (AP) — Berczy Park is home to a much-loved fountain featuring canine sculptures that shoot water out of their mouths. But now, there’s a new dog in town. Or rather, a new Doug in town. Thousands already have flocked…
By COLLEEN BARRY MILAN (AP) — The World Cup will feature an unprecedented trio of star-studded opening ceremonies in the host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico, created by the Italian producer behind the opening ceremony for this year’s Milan Cortina Winter…
By RONALD BLUM NEW YORK (AP) — Midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter were included on U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup roster Tuesday along with winger Alejandro Zendejas, while midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann were left off. Defender Sergiño Dest,…
By PHILIP MARCELO NEW YORK (AP) — Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that 1,000 tickets costing $50 will be made available to residents…
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.…
By SEUNG MIN KIM and MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from certain countries pay as much as $15,000 in bonds if they are confirmed World Cup ticket holders, the State Department told The…
By PHILIP MARCELO NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring. Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can…
People in Biloxi tuned in together to watch Croatia compete in the World Cup. Many people gathered at the Slavonian Lodge to cheer…
Although the U.S Men’s team is out of the World Cup, many people are still tuning in and some in Biloxi are heavily rooting for Team Croatia.…
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Morocco becomes first African team to reach World Cup semifinals, beats Portugal 1-0. There will be no World Cup title for Cristiano Ronaldo in what was likely his last appearance at soccer’s biggest tournament. He was…
People all over the country gathered to watch the Men’s U.S. Soccer Team compete in their third match of the World Cup. Walk-On’s in D’Iberville…
By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0…
People gathered across the U.S. yesterday to watch the U.S. men's soccer team compete in the World Cup... For the first time in eight years. Chandeleur Island Brewing…
The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues with the United States vs. Wales closing out Monday's group stage action, with the teams tying 1-1. Tim Weah scored in the first half for the United States to take a 1-0 score into halftime. But Welsh player Gareth…
The United States Women’s National Soccer Team plans to cap off this Fourth of July weekend by capturing the World Cup. So, don’t let your Independence Day festivities stop on Thursday. The Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook in D’Iberville has you covered…
A well-recognized man is celebrating Croatia’s big victory. Mayor FoFo Gilich, who carries Croatian blood, says he is very proud of his team who was the underdog in today’s game. Mayor Gilich was in Croatia last week. He says the…
For the first time since 1986, the U.S. Men’s National Team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Even without an American presence, this year’s group stage has provided some incredible drama with only two spots in the round…