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Top U.S. defender Chris Richards is officially healthy enough to play in the World Cup opener less than four weeks after a significant ankle injury.

The opening match of the World Cup delivered a rarity in international soccer: three players sent off with red cards.

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.

PROJECTION: Spain is front-runner for World Cup, U.S. has 1.7% chance of winning.

A man died Thursday at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca hours before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa.

Folarin Balogun chose to play for the United States precisely because of the opportunity he's about to get over the next few weeks.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying "if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong."

World Cup host cities across North America have shelled out hundreds of millions of dollars for security, watch parties and stadium renovations ahead of this year's tournament, which begins Thursday. But, according to experts, they're unlikely to ...

Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters block off access to the main plaza set to host the country's main fan celebrations.

Security for the World Cup is getting an update: scouring wastewater and social media to keep close tabs on infectious disease transmission during the international event.