U.S. hero Christian Pulisic vows: 'I'll be ready on Saturday'
When the U.S. need a hero to step forward against Iran, main man Christian Pulisic answered the call. Now, all eyes are on his status for Saturday.
US advances at World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran; Pulisic injured
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran on Tuesday.
World Cup Tuesday guide: US tops Iran, Qatar makes dubious history
Tuesday marked the final day of play for both Groups A and B, the first day of simultaneous kickoffs.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’
A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament "between 400 and 500" for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension
The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination
The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.
For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early
The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.
World Cup: Lionel Messi threatened by Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez over video of post-match celebration
Alvarez says video from inside Argentina's locker room shows Messi disrespecting the Mexican team.
How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios
Here are all the outcomes and obstacles for USA to advance to the Round of 16.
World Cup: Messi draws in biggest crowd in 28 years
Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.
SF watches World Cup action
The World Cup Tournament is underway, and the excitement is gripping the city of San Francisco.
World Cup wins for France, Australia, Poland, and Lionel Messi's Argentina
The 35-year-old Messi is likely playing in his last World Cup, which is the only major title missing from his collection.
US frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw
Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United States had frustrated them yet again at a World Cup.
World Cup Friday: US-England match ends in 0-0 draw
It's the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the World Cup odds.
Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match
Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.
Lionel Messi, Argentina under pressure against Mexico in World Cup match
After a shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, Argentina looks to turn things around with a win against Mexico on Saturday.
USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer
With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.
Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?
A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.