/tags/soccer soccer en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± 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 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 /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/2026-06-22/cape-verde-florida-world-cup-miami-fort-lauderdale Hundreds of Cape Verdeans came to Fort Lauderdale to cheer on the World Cup’s unlikeliest underdog story and showed South Florida the "morabeza" of Cape Verdean culture. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:23:49 GMT /sports/2026-06-22/cape-verde-florida-world-cup-miami-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie /npr-breaking-news/2026-06-11/world-cup-facts-and-figures-to-get-you-sounding-like-an-expert With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-06-11/world-cup-facts-and-figures-to-get-you-sounding-like-an-expert Juliana Kim /npr-breaking-news/2026-06-10/the-world-cup-is-starting-heres-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-06-10/the-world-cup-is-starting-heres-what-to-know-and-how-to-watch Juliana Kim /sports/2026-06-04/lauderhill-broward-world-cup-welcome Broward Welcomes the World, a new initiative aimed at capturing the increased attention brought on by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will officially kick off this weekend in Lauderhill. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:16:58 GMT /sports/2026-06-04/lauderhill-broward-world-cup-welcome Carlton Gillespie