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After historic performances that saw the island nation’s soccer side push Argentina to extra time and its basketball team qualify for future World Cup action, Cape Verde’s celebrations coincide with its Independence Day, highlighting a surge of national pride.
The United States men's national team, buoyed by confidence and a suspended ban for Folarin Balogun, prepares for a pivotal World Cup encounter with Belgium, hoping to prove they can compete with the world's elite.
In a press conference ahead of Portugal’s round of 16 match against Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the tournament will be his last World Cup, expressing gratitude for his career and fans while discussing his adaptation to age and his upcoming battle with Luka Modric.
The 2025 Big West Championship MVP, Jessie Halladay, has inked a professional deal with Racing Power FC in Setúbal, marking a milestone for Cal Poly women's soccer and adding a new chapter to the program's historic pipeline of professional players.
Jonathan Bornstein discusses how the World Cup has transformed soccer’s profile in the United States, driving growth among young fans and solidifying the sport’s place among the nation’s major athletic pursuits.
A rare disciplinary decision by FIFA clears Folarin Balogun to face Belgium in the Round of 16, prompting praise from U.S. Soccer, astonishment from Belgium, and a historic footnote in World Cup history.
The Cape Verdean national soccer team’s daring run to the World Cup round of 32 and the men’s basketball squad’s historic qualifying success coincided with the country’s Independence Day, sparking nationwide jubilation.
Over decades, attitudes in Southern California toward Mexican American soccer supporters have transformed, moving from historic boos and criticism to open celebration and cultural pride.
The U.S. men's national team will have star striker Folarin Balogun available for the decisive showdown with Belgium after FIFA suspended his one‑game red‑card ban for a year, a move that has divided opinion.
FIFA's decision to replace a one‑match ban with a probationary period for Folarin Balogun has sparked criticism from Belgium's football association.
Brazil will face Norway in the World Cup round of 16 with coach Carlo Ancelotti opting to start Gabriel Martinelli in place of the injured Lucas Paquetá, while Norway welcomes back Julian Ryerson but misses Marcus Pederson due to illness.
After a dramatic run that saw Argentina pushed into extra time, Cape Verde's national soccer team returned home to a hero's welcome, coinciding with the country's Independence Day festivities. The basketball squad's recent qualification adds to the nation's growing sporting momentum.
Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted to start Gabriel Martinelli in place of the hamstrung Lucas Paquetá, a move that could reshape the team's attacking dynamics against a resilient Norwegian side.
A look at how Norway’s prolific forward blends his career, a long‑term relationship, and fatherhood while staying grounded off the pitch.
Despite a 3‑0 defeat to Morocco, Canada’s World Cup campaign delivered historic milestones, overcame key injuries and ignited a nationwide surge of optimism for the sport’s future.
A last‑minute FIFA ruling clears forward Folarin Balogun for a key World Cup qualifier, but Belgium’s protest and the broader VAR controversy linger.
FIFA has lifted the one‑game ban on U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, clearing him for the World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle.
Fans flood the capital as Mexico prepares to break a 40‑year quarter‑final drought against an England side still haunted by its 1986 loss to Maradona.
The RBFA has voiced astonishment that FIFA permitted Folarin Balogun to feature in the World Cup round of 16 after a red card, arguing that the move contravenes the sport's own regulations.
The Royal Belgian Football Association expressed astonishment at FIFA's decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play after a red card, citing conflicts with disciplinary regulations.
The Mexican capital is awash in green as fans gather along Reforma Avenue to watch the Mexico‑England match, a fixture steeped in history and altitude‑driven intrigue.
The United States striker’s red card against Bosnia has been suspended for a year, allowing him to play in the decisive match against Belgium in Seattle. U.S. President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s reversal, while teammates expressed relief after learning the news via social media.
From jerseys to vibrant displays, Southwest Florida’s soccer enthusiasts bring global fervor to local venues, revealing both the growing U.S. interest and the timeless respect that defines the beautiful game.
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his sixth World Cup, says he is savoring the tournament more than ever, focusing on Portugal’s match against Spain while contemplating the end of a storied career.