FIFA World Cup

Deshaun Watson's sexual misconduct accusers to attend first game back in Houston

Come Sunday, Deshaun Watson will be back in H-Town, taking snaps in an NFL game for the first time in nearly two years. The former Texans QB is also expected to have some unexpected guests: his accusers.

November 29, 2022 2:58pm EST

Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say

The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.

November 29, 2022 2:07pm EST

Canadian captain plays with tampon up nose during World Cup loss to Croatia

Fans online were quick to compare the quick-thinking treatment to a notable scene from the 2006 film "She's the Man."

November 29, 2022 12:58pm EST

US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension

The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.

November 29, 2022 7:01am EST

'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran

The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.

November 28, 2022 9:29pm EST

World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag

The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”

November 28, 2022 9:08pm EST

World Cup: What Mexico needs to advance to the knockout round

Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

November 28, 2022 9:01pm EST

World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination

The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.

November 28, 2022 4:18pm EST

For the USMNT, the knockout round has arrived early

The U.S. men's team is looking at its matchup with Iran as nothing more than an early start to the knockout stage.

November 28, 2022 9:47am EST

World Cup: Lionel Messi threatened by Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez over video of post-match celebration

Alvarez says video from inside Argentina's locker room shows Messi disrespecting the Mexican team.

November 28, 2022 5:49am EST

Cristiano Ronaldo receives $225 million offer to play for Saudi Arabian team

Ronaldo would make $75 million in each of the three years.

November 27, 2022 3:34pm EST

How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios

Here are all the outcomes and obstacles for USA to advance to the Round of 16.

November 27, 2022 1:00pm EST

US soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup

The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from their national flag.

November 27, 2022 11:17am EST