Articles filed under Soccer
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The 1994 World Cup changed US soccer. What will this event bring?Jul 22, 2026 11:12 am - Before the United States could have its first World Cup, it needed its second pro soccer league. In the late 1980s, before FIFA awarded the U.S. the 1994 World Cup, Ameri...
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World Cup final between Spain and Argentina watched by roughly 60 million on Fox and TelemundoJul 21, 2026 8:16 pm - There are a lot of things that could have gone wrong during this summer's World Cup — a complicated logistical undertaking that included three host nations, 16 stadiums, ...
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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres’ goal in extra timeJul 19, 2026 6:28 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year's World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a s...
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The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face SpainJul 18, 2026 9:39 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Lionel Messi rarely loses. Spain never loses. That's been how things have worked in recent years, anyway. Soccer's best player and soccer's domina...
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Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and YamalJul 18, 2026 9:25 pm - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi and Argentina face off against Lamine Yamal and Spain in the World Cup final should be...
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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place gameJul 18, 2026 7:07 pm - Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's career tournament scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.
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NFL players advocate for natural grass playing surfaces after World Cup: ‘Worth the cost’Jul 18, 2026 9:24 am - As the World Cup winds down ahead of Sunday’s final, NFL players are taking to social media to express their desire to play on the type of natural grass fields the tourna...
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Schwarz: When will the United States play in a World Cup final? That’s difficult to sayJul 18, 2026 8:30 am - As we watch Spain and Argentina play Sunday afternoon in the World Cup final, don’t be afraid to dream of the day the United States plays for that golden trophy. But reme...
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Spain has built its team for several years and tournaments to reach the World Cup finalJul 17, 2026 8:11 pm - NEW YORK — Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten this far. Rodri sees it as the cu...
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Mauricio Pochettino says he’ll make decision on his USMNT future ‘next week’Jul 17, 2026 3:10 pm - Mauricio Pochettino said he will make a decision next week about whether he remains on as U.S. men’s national team coach. His most recent contract was due to run thro...