World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch
Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.
Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.
USMNT embracing underdog role against England ahead of Friday's match
The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.
World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates
Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Neymar silent before Brazil faces Serbia at World Cup
Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.
Cristiano Ronaldo out to impress in Portugal’s first game at the World Cup
The soccer superstar is without a club after the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United as a result of his controversial interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and others at the club.
Iranian media blame World Cup loss to England on recent Mahsa Amini protests
Hard-line Iranian media are blaming the lopsided defeat on the unrest that has gripped the Islamic Republic since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of the country’s morality police.
World Cup: Here are the best places to watch the games in the Bay Area
The World Cup is underway and fans are hopeful for a strong performance from Team USA. Here are some of the best spots to watch the games across the Bay Area.
World Cup Viewer's Guide: Tuesday kicked off with Argentina stunner
Lionel Messi and Argentina were beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1 in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever. Later, defending champion France opened play against Australia in a rematch from four years ago.
Video shows Japanese fans again cleaning stadium after World Cup match: ‘We respect the place’
In what can be truly described as a class act, Japanese fans were again seen picking up bottles and other trash after the opening game. It’s not the first time either.
Top US diplomat critical of FIFA armband threat at World Cup
As the first players with the armbands took the field on Monday, soccer officials warned players would be shown yellow cards. This can lead to a player getting kicked out of a game and the next one.
Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb
Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.
Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 in massive World Cup upset
The upset ranks among the most dramatic in World Cup history.
World Cup 2022: USA-Wales ends in 1-1 draw
Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Qatar loses opener, US draws on Day 2 of tournament
Monday's matches feature the United States facing Wales, England versus Iran, and the Netherlands taking on Senegal.
Chef Gordon Ramsay's recipes for FIFA World Cup 2022
Chef Gordon Ramsay has provided five delicious recipes for you to enjoy during the FIFA World Cup 2022 event.
Iran national soccer team didn't sing anthem at World Cup amid violence back home
Iran is competing in the World Cup as a major women's protest movement is roiling the country.
World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar
The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.
South Bay family travels to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.