/sports Sports en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:06:18 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-01/americans-are-showing-up-for-the-world-cup-in-record-breaking-numbers While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:06:18 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-07-01/americans-are-showing-up-for-the-world-cup-in-record-breaking-numbers Juliana Kim /sports/2026-07-01/the-u-s-defeats-bosnia-herzegovina-2-0-in-world-cup-knockout-round The Americans had been heavy favorites to top the Bosnians, but the game became a nailbiter in the second half when a red card on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun set the U.S. on their heels. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:23:00 GMT /sports/2026-07-01/the-u-s-defeats-bosnia-herzegovina-2-0-in-world-cup-knockout-round Becky Sullivan /sports/2026-06-30/pay-to-play-u-s-youth-soccer-has-an-access-problem-can-the-world-cup-help U.S. youth soccer has long been dominated by an affluent, suburban "pay-to-play" system that critics say limits player development compared to other countries — and which they hope the World Cup helps change. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-06-30/pay-to-play-u-s-youth-soccer-has-an-access-problem-can-the-world-cup-help Tim Padgett /sports/2026-06-29/our-favorite-off-the-pitch-moments-from-the-world-cup-group-stage The list of World Cup controversies had many feeling pretty cynical before the tournament. But the moments of comradery and celebration among fans and teams have made the challenges easy to forget. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:04:57 GMT /sports/2026-06-29/our-favorite-off-the-pitch-moments-from-the-world-cup-group-stage Nik DeCosta-Klipa /sports/2026-06-26/world-cup-fans-are-missing-games-after-their-resale-tickets-fall-through The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:13:47 GMT /sports/2026-06-26/world-cup-fans-are-missing-games-after-their-resale-tickets-fall-through Juliana Kim /south-florida/2026-06-26/portugal-world-cup-miami-ronaldo Portugal faces off against an undefeated Colombia team on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium for one of the World Cup's most anticipated matches. For Portugal fans in Miami, the stakes feel especially high: this is the last World Cup for renowned soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /south-florida/2026-06-26/portugal-world-cup-miami-ronaldo Amara Evering /sports/2026-06-24/ronaldo-becomes-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups-with-two-goals-against-uzbekistan Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:05 GMT /sports/2026-06-24/ronaldo-becomes-first-player-to-score-in-six-world-cups-with-two-goals-against-uzbekistan Associated Press /americas/2026-06-23/priced-out-of-world-cup-games-mexican-fans-take-celebrations-into-their-own-hands Mexicans are reclaiming the FIFA World Cup with street celebrations as high ticket prices keep many out of stadiums. Fans gather in plazas and neighborhoods, watching games on TVs set up in public spaces. The tournament co-hosted by Mexico, the U.S. and Canada has sparked social tensions due to the cost barrier. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:26:57 GMT /americas/2026-06-23/priced-out-of-world-cup-games-mexican-fans-take-celebrations-into-their-own-hands Associated Press /sports/2026-06-23/miami-scotland-tartan-army-world-cup Ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup match at Miami Stadium against Brazil, Scotland’s supporters — the Tartan Army — made their presence known at Loan Depot Park Monday night. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:15:00 GMT /sports/2026-06-23/miami-scotland-tartan-army-world-cup Carlton Gillespie /sports/2026-06-23/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster move. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:37:10 GMT /sports/2026-06-23/giannis-antetokounmpo-getting-traded-to-heat-in-blockbuster-deal-ap-source-says Associated Press