Articles filed under Soccer
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Larin scores in 78th minute to rally Canada to 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in World Cup openerJun 12, 2026 6:00 pm - Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first point in its third World Cup appearance — and first on home soil — by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
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Mexico launches its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over South AfricaJun 11, 2026 4:13 pm - MEXICO CITY — Mexico made an immediate impression on the largest World Cup in history, giving the roaring home crowd at the iconic Azteca Stadium a huge jolt of excitemen...
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US hoping Folarin Balogun and his fellow strikers can end their traditional World Cup scoring woesJun 11, 2026 3:15 pm - Folarin Balogun chose to play for the United States precisely because of the opportunity he's about to get over the next few weeks.
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US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injuryJun 10, 2026 6:01 pm - U.S. defender Chris Richards will be available to play at the World Cup less than four weeks after a significant left ankle injury.
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Mount Prospect foot doctor keeping close eye on World CupJun 10, 2026 1:03 pm - A Mount Prospect podiatrist will be watching the South Korea team’s fortunes in the upcoming World Cup with a special interest.
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Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World CupJun 10, 2026 11:31 am - No Americans soccer players were listed among the top 100 when The Guardian published its annual list in December. Christian Pulisic was 116th in the voting by a panel of 219 former players, coaches, technical staff and media. Tim Weah was next at 183rd.
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The Chicago mayor who said ‘no’ to the World Cup — a dome on Soldier Field was the last strawJun 09, 2026 2:00 pm - During his final years in office, Rahm Emanuel made a decision that distinguished him from many peers across the United States: he said ‘no’ to FIFA and ‘no’ to the men’s World Cup.
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Robinson scores but Germany beats US 2-1 at Soldier Field in World Cup send-off matchJun 06, 2026 4:29 pm - Leroy Sané scored a tiebreaking goal in the 57th minute, giving Germany a 2-1 win over the United States in a friendly at Soldier Field on Saturday and a nine-game winning streak heading into the World Cup.
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Guinness World Record attempt draws soccer fans to Fox Valley MallJun 06, 2026 1:03 pm - Soccer enthusiasts gathered Saturday at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora to attempt a Guinness World Record.
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Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline loomingJun 05, 2026 6:15 pm - Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. R...