World Cup

U.S. still in race to host 2027 World Cup after South Africa withdraws

South Africa withdrew its bid to host the 2027 World Cup on Friday, citing issues with the time frame for…

2 years ago

Jessie Diggins, bloodied and missing a glove, finishes second in World Cup

Jessie Diggins was bloodied in a World Cup cross-country skiing race and still finished second.

2 years ago

Mikaela Shiffrin extends slalom record with win at World Cup

Mikaela Shiffrin built on her first-run lead to win a women's World Cup slalom Sunday for her record-extending career victory…

2 years ago

Emma Hayes’ USWNT to-do list: Player pool, tactics, more

After World Cup failure, the USWNT needs big changes as new coach Emma Hayes takes charge. Here are the top…

2 years ago

Spain’s Hermoso received threats over Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss

Spain international Jenni Hermoso, speaking publicly for the first time since winning the World Cup, told GQ that she underwent…

2 years ago

FIFA bans Spain’s Luis Rubiales over unwanted kiss at World Cup

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales was banned for violating FIFA’s disciplinary code.

2 years ago

USWNT looks stuck in post-World Cup limbo in 0-0 vs. Colombia

The performance bore a strong resemblance to what the world saw of the United States at the Women's World Cup:…

2 years ago

Spain’s Bonmatí: ‘Tarnished’ WWC success must lead to change

Spain star Aitana Bonmatí said she hopes the nation's 'tarnished' success at World Cup can force change and improvements for…

2 years ago

Former Spain Women’s Coach Jorge Vilda Under Investigation in Rubiales Probe

The manager has been accused of allegedly trying to convince forward Jenni Hermoso to back Rubiales after an unsolicited kiss…

2 years ago