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Soccer: FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway

Erling Haaland causes internet chaos with new Premier League haircut

Matt Reed

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Final - Spain v Argentina

Gianni Infantino, FIFA under fire amid criticism in ‘open letter’ from 3 confederations

Richard Pereira

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - United States v Belgium

USMNT rewards Mauricio Pochettino despite 2026 World Cup failure

Matt Reed

UEFA threatens FIFA, Gianni Infantino with World Cup boycott

Matt Reed

World Cup star Erling Haaland gets perfect nickname after viral China fame

Matt Reed

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after the match as Argentina qualify for the quarter finals of the World Cup

Former Argentina star shuts down retirement talk involving Lionel Messi

Jordan Samar

June 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, U.S.; Cape Verde's Vozinha before the match. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Cape Verde hero Vozinha joins popular Chilean club after World Cup exploits

Jordan Samar

July 19, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.; Spain captain Rodri (left) hands the World Cup trophy to teammate Mikel Merino as they celebrate defeating Argentina during the FIFA World Cup Final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Rodri set to have surgery after winning World Cup with Spain

Jordan Samar

2026 FIFA World Cup Best XI, Team of the Tournament unveiled: Full list of players

Alec Elijah

July 19, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.; Spain's Ferran Torres lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Kai Pfaffenbach-Reuters via Imagn Images

Ferran Torres seemingly trolls Donald Trump during Spain’s World Cup title parade

Jordan Samar

Updated FIFA world rankings after 2026 World Cup

Michael Moraitis

July 15, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.; Argentina's Lautaro Martinez is interviewed after the match. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Lionel Messi’s Argentina teammate sends blunt message after World Cup loss

Jordan Samar

Skip Bayless bashes ‘boring’ soccer following 2026 World Cup final

Matt Reed

Caitlin Clark delivers one-word World Cup hot take after Argentina-Spain final

Matt Reed

Jay Bothroyd makes Lionel Messi’s World Cup future clear after Spain loss

Ankit Kumar

Lamine Yamal’s brother Keyne steals show with viral World Cup celebration

Josh Sanchez

Lionel Messi broke down in tears after World Cup standing ovation

Victor Galvez

Argentina-Spain FIFA World Cup final drew major celebrities

Victor Galvez

Jul 31, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks on before the game between Real Madrid and AC Milan at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces decision about broadcasting future after World Cup

Victor Galvez

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal react to Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup win

Wendi Oliveros

Soccer legend Wayne Rooney rips ‘crap’ World Cup halftime show

Victor Galvez