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Jozy Altidore works out during a training session at Sao Paulo FC on June 10, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jozy Altidore of the U.S. looks to strike it big at World Cup

August 19, 2019 at 6:44 a.m.

Jozy Altidore settled into a white plastic chair beneath a blazing sun at the U.S. team's World Cup training facility here last week, sweat beading on his furrowed brow. It...

Singers Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014.

Brazil beats Croatia 3-1 in World Cup opener

August 19, 2019 at 6:44 a.m.

SAO PAULO — Thiago Silva fought back tears as he led his Brazilian teammates out of the tunnel and onto the field Thursday to welcome a World Cup many here...

Brazil's Neymar kicks a ball during a training session of the Brazilian team at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo.

Brazil opens World Cup with heavy expectations of a nation

August 19, 2019 at 6:43 a.m.

His full name is Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, an unmanageable mouthful he has thankfully shortened to Neymar. And though he stands just 5 feet 9 on his tippy-toes and...

Real Madrid's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Champions League final vs. Atletico de Madrid.

Real Madrid wins 10th European Cup

August 19, 2019 at 6:42 a.m.

This time, Cinderella's slipper didn't fit. Two minutes away from completing what would have been a historic double, Atletico Madrid stumbled at the finish Saturday, giving up a goal three...

U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann speaks to members of the media after the Final Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Juergen Klinsmann names preliminary World Cup roster

August 19, 2019 at 6:41 a.m.

Landon Donovan took a big step toward a record-tying fourth World Cup appearance when he was included Monday in the 30-man provisional squad U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann called into this...

Juergen Klinsmann names preliminary World Cup roster

December 23, 2018 at 5:47 p.m.

Landon Donovan took a big step toward a record-tying fourth World Cup appearance when he was included Monday in the 30-man provisional squad U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann called into this...

South Korea celebrate victory after the FIFA World Cup Finals 2002 Quarter Finals match between Spain and South Korea played at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium, in Gwangju, South Korea on June 22, 2002. The match ended in a 0-0 draw after extra-time, with South Korea winning on penalties 5-3.

Ten of the most memorable moments in World Cup history

June 17, 2018 at 3:07 p.m.

When Bosnia-Herzegovina makes its World Cup debut next month, it will become the 77th nation to participate in soccer's biggest tournament. And although only eight countries have won it, several...

50 days from World Cup, tension in Brazil is high

August 24, 2021 at 11:11 p.m.

RIO DE JANEIRO — In 50 days, the best athletes in the world's most popular sport will convene in Brazil, one of soccer's sacred spiritual homes, for the game's most...

Ukraine bests U.S. 2-0 in Cyprus friendly

December 23, 2018 at 4:28 p.m.

If World Cup tune-ups are designed to build confidence and improve team chemistry, then Ukraine's emotional 2-0 win over the U.S. on Wednesday in Larnaca, Cyprus, was a disaster for...

Fire’s Mike Magee hopes to make U.S. national team debut

December 23, 2018 at 3:34 p.m.

CARSON, Calif. — When Mike Magee walked into the StubHub Center on Friday morning, the return inspired memories. "This stadium ... had a pretty special place in my heart," said...

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