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A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday's draw
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 4 - 3:17 p.m. | Save Story
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Players' union files grievance with NWSL over rejection of offer to Trinity Rodman
Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 4 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
The National Women's Soccer League Players' Association has filed a grievance with the league for rejecting a contract offer extended to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit.
Trump's immigration message is colliding with his welcome to World Cup fans
Seung Min Kim, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 4 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump will take center stage at Friday's World Cup draw in Washington, rolling out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe at a time when his administration is expanding restrictions on travel to the United States for people from 19 countries and he has hardened his rhetoric against immigrants.
Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals as Real Madrid wins 3-0 at Athletic Bilbao
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and had an assist as Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 to end a three-match winless streak in the Spanish league on Wednesday.
The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
A record 64 nations will be in Friday's World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. This means 104 games instead of 64, running from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The final will be at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to win consecutive World Cups. Newcomers include Cape Verde and Curaçao. Ticket prices are at a record high, with concerns about affordability. Weather could impact games, with only four U.S. venues having roofs. The draw will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.
Germany picked by UEFA to host 2029 European Championship in women's soccer
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 3 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Germany will host the 2029 European Championship in women's soccer, promising record revenue and attendances to drive forward the game's development on and off the field.
Dani Olmo scores and gets injured as Barcelona beats Atletico Madrid 3-1
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Barcelona increased its Spanish league lead by coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Tuesday, with Dani Olmo scoring the go-ahead goal but hurting his shoulder in the process.
US to play Belgium, Portugal and Germany in friendlies ahead of World Cup
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany among its final four friendlies ahead of the World Cup.
Spain great Aitana Bonmatí out for five months after surgery on broken leg
The Associated Press | Updated Dec. 2 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
Three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmatí will be out of action for about five months after successful surgery on her broken leg on Tuesday, Barcelona said.
Nice fans' fury boils over: Players attacked after sixth straight loss
Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 2:27 a.m. | Save Story
Ligue 1 club Nice has condemned "unacceptable" incidents after angry fans attacked staff and players following yet another disappointing performance from the Riviera side over the weekend.
Macario and Shaw score in 2-0 USWNT win over Italy to end 2025
The Associated Press | Posted Dec. 1 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
Catarina Macario scored in her third straight international match and the United States defeated Italy 2-0 on Monday night in the final game for the national team this year.
Kiffin laments circumstances of his Ole Miss exit, but says he couldn't pass up LSU
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 1 - 6:11 p.m. | Save Story
Lane Kiffin called his past six years at Ole Miss "the best six years" of his life, and then tried to explain why he felt compelled to leave Oxford, Mississippi, behind and take over an LSU football program that he's always admired from afar.
Mbappé scores but Real Madrid is frustrated by Girona in 1-1 draw
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 30 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
Real Madrid failed to return to the top of the Spanish league on Sunday after being held 1-1 at relegation-threatened Girona.
Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace
James Robson, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 30 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Mikel Merino salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightened on Sunday.
Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi set for showdown in MLS Cup final between Vancouver and Inter Miami
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 30 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
Thomas Müller knows exactly what it is like to face Lionel Messi with a trophy at stake.
Messi's Inter Miami advances to MLS Cup final with 5-1 win over NYCFC in East final
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 29 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi will play for another trophy. Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets clearly aren't ready to begin their retirements, either.
Danilo da Silva header secures Flamengo Copa Libertadores triumph over Palmeiras
The Associated Press | Posted Nov. 29 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
Former Juventus defender Danilo scored a second-half goal and Flamengo downed Palmeiras 1-0 to win the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday.
US midfielder Adams scores spectacular lob goal for Bournemouth in Premier League
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 29 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams scored one of the best goals in the Premier League this season when he lobbed the goalkeeper from nearly 50 yards (meters) for Bournemouth on Saturday.
Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 28 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
