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U.S. Soccer Federation sporting director Earnie Stewart is leaving to join PSV Eindhoven following the departure of American general manager Brian McBride.

"A little red wine, vintage record, some Ambien... and magic!" Elon Musk tweeted in 2017, but says his favorite alcoholic drink is whiskey.

The El País newspaper says the woman who accused Dani Alves of sexual assault at a nightclub last year will not seek financial compensation from the Brazil soccer player.

The major political group embroiled in a massive European Union corruption scandal will seek this week to insulate itself from further fallout in the cash-for-influence affair linked to Qatar and Morocco.

Former Wales, Tottenham and Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has retired from professional football aged 33.

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

The minister of higher education in the Taliban government has broken his silence over his decision to ban women from universities.

The comedian criticised David Beckham's links with Qatar but has previously played gigs there himself.

Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory over France is the second most-watched soccer match of any kind in the United States.

The billionaire’s stewardship of the social platform has been marked by so much stress and chaos that he just might follow through and step aside.

An Italian court is deciding whether to hand over to Belgium a suspect in a big corruption scandal at the European Parliament

While there is still much to be sorted out logistically for the event, here is what we know at the moment about World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi's and Argentina's World Cup win was celebrated by massive crowds in Buenos Aires and around the world. Check out the scenes here!

Dejected but still proud of France’s World Cup team, French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win in Sunday’s final. “We are first of all very sad, very disappointed,” Macron told reporters in Qatar.

Like any great artist, the aging soccer phenom showed a youth-obsessed world the potential glory of a late-style triumph.

The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament.

A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the final between France and Argentina.

USA TODAY Sports' Nancy Armour recaps the three biggest takeaways from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Lionel Messi is making a record 26th appearance at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé head the selections for the team of the tournament as chosen by writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press.

Morocco’s fans in the Arab world are taking the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in the World Cup third-place playoff philosophically.

United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, visited the Fox Sports studios in Doha ahead of the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup.

Croatia defeated Morocco in the World Cup third-place match on Saturday, scoring two goals in the first half to win 2-1. Morocco was the first African nation to reach the semifinals.

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.

In Argentina, the song 'Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos A Ilusionar' has become the anthem of the country's run to the World Cup final.

Argentina arguably has the World Cup’s most fervent fans.

The UAE's Khalifasat satellite caught a dizzying orbital shot of Education City Stadium in Qatar on Dec. 6, as Morocco stunned Spain in the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA has described this World Cup as the best ever.

FIFA expects to earn $11 billion through 2026 with a 48-team men’s World Cup in North America set to deliver a huge rise in revenue.

The last box to check on Lionel Messi's list of soccer accomplishments is a World Cup title. On Sunday, there's no more fitting opponent he and Argentina could face than France.

Lionel Messi, one of the most extraordinary individual soccer talents the world will ever know, will seek his destiny against the imposing battalion of a near-perfect team.

Kylian Mbappe has attended to a fan who was apparently struck by a stray practice ball ahead of the World Cup semifinal match between France and Morocco.

Argentina’s national carrier has scheduled two extra flights from Buenos Aires to Qatar to take soccer fans to the World Cup final.

The renowned soccer journalist died while covering the World Cup in Qatar on Friday.

Grant Wahl died of a ruptured blood vessel when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer.

From Dubai to the Maldives, stars have jetted all over for a break before the tournament finishes and the domestic leagues restart.

Three man were believed to be involved and one is now the subject of a criminal investigation.

Luka Modric pulled his shirt up over his face as he trudged over to the sideline.

Lionel Messi will have one last chance to secure a World Cup in his illustrious career after helping defeat Croatia in the semifinals, 3-0, on Tuesday.

Here's how to bet the France-Morocco match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert picks from Jason McIntyre.

The European Parliament on Tuesday ousted a lawmaker who was arrested over the weekend in an investigation into alleged bribes by Qatar.

If this Word Cup has taught penalty takers anything, it's that shooting straight down the middle is a safe bet.

Whether you agree or disagree with Gio Reyna's behavior or Gregg Berhalter's reaction, there are no winners in this reported rift within U.S. Soccer.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni dismissed criticism of his players' behavior during the feisty World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, saying Monday it is “out of touch with reality.” There were 17 yellow cards — a record for a World Cup match — and one sending-off as players clashed on numerous occasions before and after Argentina won a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals. Scaloni said it was unfair that his players were accused of bad sportsmanship, pointing to previous examples of how they have behaved after matches — whether they won or lost.

The European Union’s top official says the allegations of corruption targeting a vice-president of the European Parliament are of “utmost concern.”

The sensory rooms located at three World Cup stadiums in Qatar provide a calm and secure environment for children and young adults with autism, learning difficulties or other sensory access requirements.

Morocco has defied expectations and broken down barriers by becoming the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals.

A Gulf state - reportedly Qatar - is accused of attempting to bribe parliament officials.

Acclaimed soccer journalist Grant Wahl died in the early morning hours Saturday while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Wahl was widely credited with bringing soccer into the mainstream for U.S. audiences. Michael George has more.

The president of the European Union’s parliament has suspended a vice president from her duties after she was caught up in an investigation into influence peddling at the EU assembly allegedly involving officials from Qatar

Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup by beating England 2-1.

Journalist Grant Wahl was honored at Saturday's quarterfinal match between England and France. A photo and flowers occupied his assigned press seat at the stadium.

Morocco wrote World Cup history on Saturday night as the first African and Arab country to reach the tournament's semi-finals.

Ecstatic Moroccans have poured into the streets of their capital and other cities in the North African country to celebrate the national soccer team’s historic victory over Portugal at the World Cup.

The journalist died on Friday in Qatar at age 48

Morocco's amazing run continued as it made history by reaching the semifinals and eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in the process.

FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Argentina for its players' actions during a contentious World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. The soccer governing body cited “order and security at matches” in its disciplinary code for charging the Argentina soccer federation. Argentina substitutes and coaches encroached on the field as the game turned confrontational in the late stages as the Dutch scored two late goals to force extra time.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Saturday on FOX with Morocco facing Portugal in the quarterfinals. Here are the top plays!

Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal's starting lineup for the second straight match at the World Cup. Gonçalo Ramos, who scored a hat trick on Tuesday in Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland on his first start for Portugal, was again selected ahead of Ronaldo.

The #FifaWorldCup hashtag is bringing in billions of views as football fever hits social media.

Players could win $10,000 by playing FOX Bet Super 6 and picking six different outcomes from the marquee matchup between the Netherlands and Argentina.

The Netherlands remains without a World Cup title, losing to Argentina 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 2-2 draw in the quarterfinals.

Grant Wahl, one of the most well-known soccer writers in the United States, died early Saturday while covering the World Cup match between Argentina and the Netherlands.

Grant Wahl was influential in the soccer world. He was able to break down the most intricate of plays and relate to hardcore and casual fans alike.

Count on Croatia to make it through when it comes down to a penalty shootout at the World Cup.

Brazil soccer fans have been shocked into silence back home after the national team was eliminated by Croatia from the World Cup.

Sam Knight reports from Qatar; David Remnick talks with Politico’s owner, Mathias Döpfner; and a poet translates the DeafBlind experience to the page.

England coach Gareth Southgate has nothing to tell his players just before they leave the locker room to play France in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

The slippery hips of Luka Modric wriggled away from danger.

England and France both have world-class players, but which matchups will be the difference? Doug McIntyre breaks down the five most critical.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave Qatar after being dropped from the starting lineup to play Switzerland at the World Cup.

Gulf Arab leaders and others in the Mideast are meeting in Saudi Arabia as part of a state visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Raheem Sterling is returning to the England squad after leaving to deal with with a burglary at his London home. He should be available for Saturday's match with France.

The 2022 World Cup's Round of 16 took place this past week, with the top half of competing countries now reduced to eight teams.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not ready to say goodbye to the World Cup just yet.

Raheem Sterling will rejoin England’s World Cup squad after a break-in at his home in the U.K. The Chelsea forward had left England’s camp in Qatar to be with his family, which meant he missed his country’s 3-0 win against Senegal in the round of 16 on Sunday.

The United States men’s soccer team recedes into the background of American sports for the next 3 1/2 years.

An increase to 48 teams could mean more one-sided games that may take some of the shine off a tournament that is meant to be the best vs. the best.

The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026.

The controversial brewer is told an advert for its fruit beers could mislead consumers.

In Qatar, support for Palestinian rights has been ubiquitous at World Cup stadiums, and is a sharp reminder of the limits of Arab normalization with Israel.

Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals - the first hat trick of this World Cup - to power Portugal past Switzerland 6-1. Ramos was playing in place of star Cristiano Ronaldo who did not start the match.

Exuberant Moroccans have poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe to celebrate their national soccer team’s historic win against Spain at the World Cup.

Nathan Ake finds it difficult marking Julián Álvarez in training at Manchester City.

Environmentalists have pointed to numerous flaws in Qatar’s, and FIFA’s, approach to “net zero.”

With Neymar back on the field, Brazil looks like a real threat to win a record sixth World Cup.

The superstar of South Korean soccer has made his exit from the World Cup.

There were no signs of the limp or the swollen ankle that had sidelined Neymar at the World Cup.

FIFA has brought disciplinary charges against Serbia for alleged misconduct by players and fans including offensive chants at a World Cup game against Switzerland.

The image of a young Pelé celebrating goals and lifting trophies with Brazil’s national team appeared brightly on the shirts, flags and banners of Brazilian fans gathering before the Seleçao’s World Cup match against South Korea.

England forward Raheem Sterling has left the team’s World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to Britain after a break-in at his home.

France defender Jules Kounde was told by a match official to remove two gold chains he was wearing during the defending World Cup champions' match against Poland.

Raheem Sterling has been ruled out of England’s World Cup round of 16 match with Senegal because of a “family matter.”.

This season has been quite an education for Julián Álvarez.

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzel Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals.

Neymar is back training two days before Brazil’s match against South Korea in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Vincent Aboubakar scored with a header two minutes into stoppage time in Cameroon’s 1-0 win over Brazil at the World Cup on Friday.

The most controversial goal of the World Cup so far was scored by Japan and it eliminated Germany.

Uruguay and Luis Suarez were eliminated from the World Cup despite a 2-0 win over Ghana on Friday.

Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a row.