Orlando soccer fans gather for World Cup matchup between U.S. and England

The United States men’s national team took on the three lions of England Friday, and it was their third time facing off in world cup history.

Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match

Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.

USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer

With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.

World Cup Now: Iran win takes pressure off USA

The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.

World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch

Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.

Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.

USMNT embracing underdog role against England ahead of Friday's match

The Americans are a long shot to beat Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane & Co. It’s no secret. It could even be a good thing. After all, it’s long been the role the USMNT has felt more comfortable in.

World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates

Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.

Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace

Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.

Neymar silent before Brazil faces Serbia at World Cup

Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.

Cristiano Ronaldo out to impress in Portugal’s first game at the World Cup

The soccer superstar is without a club after the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United as a result of his controversial interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag and others at the club.

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Tuesday kicked off with Argentina stunner

Lionel Messi and Argentina were beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1 in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever. Later, defending champion France opens play against Australia in a rematch from four years ago.

FIFA World Cup history: Here's every country that's won the World Cup since 1930 (list)

Do you know when the first World Cup was held? Do you know where it was held? Do you know who won the first World Cup match? Here's every country that's won the World Cup since 1930.

Frappart becomes 1st woman ref for men's World Cup match

Stephanie Frappart of France made soccer history Tuesday as the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match when she took the field as the fourth official in the game between Mexico and Poland.