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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is silhouetted as he walks past the World Cup trophy on April 30, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at ‘crisis’ meeting to remain as FIFA president

August 5, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

FIFA said Wednesday that it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff “reaffirmed their full support”...

Spain’s Lamine Yamal celebrates at the end of a World Cup quarterfinal match in Inglewood, Calif., on July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

July 20, 2026 at 7:22 a.m.

Here are some key takeaways from the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

World Cup: Defending champion Argentina reaches the final by beating England 2-1

July 15, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo)

World Cup: Messi vs. Bellingham could be the story of the semifinal between England and Argentina

July 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The battle of the two No.10s could be pivotal to deciding Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal in Atlanta.

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and Morocco in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

World Cup semifinals: 4 previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé versus Yamal and Messi versus Kane

July 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It’s a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world.

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges fans after a World Cup round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)

Lionel Messi and Argentina erase 2-goal deficit with 11 minutes left for a spot in World Cup quarterfinals

July 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Lionel Messi scored his eighth goal of this tournament, his record-extending 21st World Cup goal.

England's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's first goal next to his teammate Jude Bellingham during the World Cup round of 32 match against Congo in Atlanta on July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

World Cup: England survives early scare from Congo to advance on 2 late goals from Harry Kane

July 1, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

Harry Kane scored two second-half goals to help England rally for a 2-1 victory over Congo and a spot in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday.

Qatar’s Assim Madibo (23) leaves the field after he was issued a red card for fouling Canada’s Ismael Kone, who receives medical attention in the background, during the World Cup Group B soccer match against Qatar in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Qatar’s Assim Madibo banned for 5 games after breaking the leg of Canada’s Ismaël Koné at World Cup

June 24, 2026 at 2:59 p.m.

Qatar player Assim Madibo has been given a five-match ban for the tackle that broke the leg of Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné at the World Cup.

A fan holds up a replica of the World Cup trophy at a fan festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on June 11, 2026, during a live broadcast of the match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

What to know about World Cup tiebreakers — and how teams can advance to the knockout phase

June 23, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

The World Cup has reached that stage when mental gymnastics come into play to determine who’s in, who’s out and what’s needed to advance to the next round.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha waves a flag for fans after a 0-0 draw in a World Cup Group H match against Spain on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a 0-0 draw in the tiny island country’s World Cup debut

June 15, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

Cape Verde, the third-smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, proved its worth on soccer's biggest stage against a Spain team filled with superstars.

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