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FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun.

The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal ...

Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasn't the desired outcome.

Fox said Monday the U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup was viewed by nearly 26.4 million people, making it the most-watched English-language soccer telecast in the country's history.

Mikel Merino scored in the first minute of second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

France star Kylian Mbappe on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

President Trump insisted on Monday that he was only looking to right a potential injustice when he called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of a red card and suspension issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. But the rest of the ...

Jasmine Paolini ended the historic Wimbledon run of Filipino star Alexandra Eala 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals Monday -- all with her idol watching at Centre Court.

Jordan Henderson had an eventful night on Sunday, as his England teammates secured a 3-2 victory over Mexico in the World Cup's Round of 16.

President Trump confirmed Monday that he asked FIFA to review U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red card, thrusting himself into the controversy surrounding the unusual decision to allow the striker to play in a clash with Belgium.