World Cup 2026: Intercontinental Playoff qualification, bracket

Countries from around the world will compete in FIFA's Intercontinental Playoffs for a chance to make the final two spots in the World Cup.

Luis Rubiales, president of Spanish soccer, steps down following unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Now that the 2023 Women's World Cup is over, will the hype last?

For some teams, like Nigeria, the Philippines and Jamaica, the struggle for funding, support and recognition will continue.

Spain's Women's World Cup win signals bright future with young talent

Newly crowned Women’s World Cup champion Spain has established itself for a long run among soccer’s elite with its young and talented roster of rising stars.

Heroic goal scorer Olga Carmona learns of father's death after Women's World Cup victory

The federation did not say when Carmona’s father died or give a cause of death. It also did not say exactly when Carmona was informed about her father's death or who told her.

Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 17, 2023

With the semifinals concluded, we look ahead to the final two matches of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Women’s World Cup: Semifinals ahoy! | August 13, 2023

With the quarterfinals concluded, we look ahead to the semifinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

For smaller teams advancing in Women's World Cup, bigger bonuses could be life changing

FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup. The payout rises to $60,000 for players on the 16 teams that advanced out of group play. Players in the quarterfinals get $90,000.

Women’s World Cup: Quarterfinals ahoy! | August 9, 2023

With the round of 16 concluded, we look ahead to the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup . Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Bob Marley's daughter crowned 'fairy godmother' of Jamaican women's soccer team

Cedella Marley has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser for the Reggae Girlz and helped rescue the team after it was disbanded in 2008. Now the work has paid off.

Megan Rapinoe on missed penalty: 'That's like a sick joke'

"That's why I had that smile on my face. I'm like, 'You've got be f—ing kidding me.' I'm going to miss a penalty? I mean, honestly, I can't remember the last time I missed," Megan Rapinoe said.

Women’s World Cup: US eliminated by Sweden on penalty kicks | August 6, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: Netherlands vs. South Africa and U.S. vs. Sweden. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.

Women’s World Cup: Japan, Spain advance to quarterfinals | August 5, 2023

Today's Women's World Cup matches: Japan vs. Norway, Switzerland vs. Spain and Netherlands vs. South Africa. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.