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Neymar leaves Brazil match in tears with left knee injury; team doctor says severity unknown

Neymar was in tears as he left the field with a left knee injury at the end of the first half of Brazil’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat at Uruguay

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ángel Di Maria will retire from Argentina duty after Copa América 2024

Ángel Di María announced Tuesday that he will not return to Argentina's national team following Copa América 2024.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pakistan claims its first-ever win in soccer World Cup qualifying, edging Cambodia 1-0

Pakistan’s national soccer team has won a World Cup qualifying game for the first time

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi still dealing with injury during Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup...

OCTOBER 16, 2023

US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuring after Reyna-Berhalter feud

In the wake of the Reyna family pressuring U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team ha...

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In wake of Reyna-Berhalter feud, US Soccer Federation discussing rule to curb parent pressuring

More than 10 months after the Reyna family pressured U.S. Soccer Federation staff to give more playing time to Gio Reyna at the World Cup, the team has not yet adopted rules to pre...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi remains a doubtful starter for Argentina. Neymar under fire in Brazil

Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup qualifying against Peru

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All Blacks defense coach proud after Ireland contained and stunned in World Cup quarters

After Ireland ransacked New Zealand last year for an unprecedented series win, the All Blacks pored over video to find out what went wrong

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euro 2024 qualifiers: Belgium, France and Portugal book their spots

Qualifying games for Euro 2024 continued on Friday, with the first three teams besides host nation Germany qualifying for next summer’s tour...

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Lionel Messi plays one half in Argentina's 1-0 World Cup qualifying win; Brazil and Venezuela draw

Lionel Messi hit a post twice after he came off the bench but struggled to deliver a strong performance following his return from injury

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain's Women's World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda takes over Morocco's women's team

The coach who led Spain to the Women’s World Cup title before being fired weeks later will take over Morocco’s women’s national team

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saudi Arabia adds new soccer investment during 2034 World Cup bid by sponsoring African competition

Saudi Arabia has added to its fast-rising investment in global soccer amid a 2034 World Cup hosting bid

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Australia in talks with Indonesia about possible bid for 2034 World Cup

Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia could team up to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Why FIFA's new World Cup strategy could help the U.S.

Here's why FIFA's recent announcement that the 2030 World Cup will be held in six countries in three continents could provide an unexpected...

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup

Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the men’s World Cup in 2034

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lionel Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina in World Cup qualifying matches

Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay.

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With an eye on the next World Cup, the USMNT is relishing its rare chance to face Germany

The U.S. men's national team won't get many chances to face a foe as decorated as Germany before the 2026 World Cup, which is why it must ri...

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Messi a doubtful starter for Argentina; Vinicius back with Brazil for World Cup qualifying

Lionel Messi is again a doubtful starter for Argentina in the next World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Britain-Ireland set to host 2028 European Championship

The four member nations of Britain will co-host the European Championship with Ireland in 2028.

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Filippo Inzaghi back coaching in Serie A after being hired by Salernitana

World Cup-winning forward Filippo Inzaghi is back coaching in Serie A after being hired by Salernitana

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Chelsea, Real Madrid star Eden Hazard retires from soccer

Eden Hazard is putting an end to a 16-year career marked by great success at the club level and unfulfilled promise with the Belgium nationa...

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Asia qualifying for 2026 World Cup set to kick off with the continent's lowest-ranked teams

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup qualifying with teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan getting a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against soccer’s c...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034. If chosen, the World Cup would return to Asia 12 years after Qat...

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Juventus' Pogba facing ban after 'B' sample also tests positive for testosterone

Paul Pogba’s backup “B" sample has also tested positive for testosterone, and he now faces a doping ban up to four years.

OCTOBER 6, 2023