US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension

The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.

'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran

The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.

World Cup Sunday: Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain, Morocco upsets Belgium

Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.

France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

France saw a big World Cup win Saturday, becoming the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 since 2006.

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.

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 opened play against Australia in a rematch from four years ago.

Mighty Messi, Argentina open World Cup with stunning loss, now face uphill climb

Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.

World Cup 2022: USA-Wales ends in 1-1 draw

Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

World Cup teams nix plan to wear armbands seen as criticism of Qatar

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.