2022 World Cup

ZURICH — FIFA is taking “appropriate internal action” to address breaches of World Cup protocol by a celebrity chef who held the gold trophy on the field, soccer’s governing body said Thursday. The chef, who is…

Elon Musk attended the World Cup final in Qatar where he watched the final match between Argentina and France alongside former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Photos of Musk and Kushner went…

Argentina goalie Emiliano Martinez heard the boos loud and clear from France fans during the 2022 World Cup final on Sunday. After Argentina won the shootout 4-2, to win the World Cup at Lusail Stadium in Qatar,…

Every four years, too many American sports fans choose to dismiss and deride those of us who thoroughly enjoy soccer — and appreciate the level of beauty and drama that a World Cup Final such as Argentina’s gripping victory…

Lionel Messi’s wife could hardly contain her excitement Sunday after Argentina defeated France in a wild finish at the 2022 World Cup. Antonela Roccuzzo was photographed in the stands at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where she…

Lionel Messi went to the crowd. He waved to the supporters in blue and white, smiling like a child before the Argentine staff and his teammates came over to hug him, tears in their eyes. It was never going to…

It doesn’t get much bigger than this. Not only does the 2022 World Cup final feature two soccer powerhouses, but the two teams are led by generational talents at opposite ends of their career. On one side stands…

DOHA, Qatar — It is now or never for Lionel Messi.  The Argentina superstar’s once-in-a-generation career will be defined — for many — by whether he leads his country to the World Cup title on Sunday.  Can he…

Commercial Content 21+. The third-place match at any World Cup feels a little bit like a letdown. Both teams in this game, Croatia and Morocco, will be distraught to not be playing for the Jules Rimet Trophy on…

Soccer fans around the world know Olivier Giroud for the amazing talent he displays on the pitch. But the French striker's bold display of his Christian faith off the field is garnering attention too.  Giroud has played an essential role…