The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country's sports history. It'll also lead to a significant payday. Read More. |
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets. Read More. |
Lionel Messi’s World Cup career has spanned six tournaments, from his debut as an 18-year-old in Germany in 2006 to his latest appearance in 2026. The Argentina captain scored his first World Cup goal in 2006, led his country to the final in 2014, and completed his quest for soccer’s biggest prize by winning the title in 2022. He also earned the Golden Ball in Qatar as the tournament’s best player. Messi reached another World Cup final in 2026, but Argentina lost to Spain 1-0. Messi joined Cristiano Ronaldo as the first men to play in six World Cups. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read More. |
After 39 days and 104 matches, the World Cup has come to an end. Read More. |
When Ryan Fox rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Birkdale to win the British Open by one shot, it was just past 5.30 a.m. in his homeland and the sun hadn't yet risen. Read More. |
Spain's World Cupwinning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez before boarding an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid. Read More. |
Ferran Torres delivered Spain the winning goal at the World Cup with a play made possible by two of the team's best players and two who substituted into the final against Argentina on Sunday. Read More. |
Angel Reese has accepted Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello's apology for an inappropriate comment about the Atlanta Dream star. Read More. |
