The international break in soccer will offer the last chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina.

Kylian Mbappé dismisses talks of tensions with Ousmane Dembélé as they compete for the Ballon d’Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal’s squad by new coach Jorge Jesus for its upcoming Nations League games.

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all.

The U.S. and France will meet for the women's FIBA World Cup title Sunday in a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic final that the Americans won by a point.

Morocco and Spain are jousting over the right to host the 2030 World Cup final.

Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé are contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or.

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino vows to change the attitude and habits of the men's national soccer team as he starts a second term.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world soccer’s governing body.

An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year.

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.

The move of United States international Folarin Balogun from Monaco to Everton is reported to be off after problems arose during the medical examination.

United States soccer striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly headed to Premier League team Everton on a transfer from Monaco.

Rodri has made his Barcelona debut in the team’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish League, while Chelsea and Fulham advanced to the third round of the English League Cup.

Barcelona’s World Cup winners with Spain have not been honored by the club at its first home game of the season because of an incident involving the “estelada” flag, Catalonia’s pro-independence symbol.

FIFA on Friday handed bans to three Argentina players, led by a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.

Barcelona has made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri, adding the World Cup’s best player to a squad already filled with world champions.

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan.

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri has arrive in Barcelona to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club.

Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s move.

Champions League titleholder Paris Saint-Germain has bolstered its star-studded attack by signing World Cup winner Ferran Torres from Barcelona on a five-year year contract.

Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses.

Ms. Lauryn Hill and her Fugees’ bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to bring their pointed and political music to Global Citizen Festival this fall.

Lionel Messi has shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer.

England forward Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a nightclub.

Norway’s soccer federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA’s embattled president.

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women’s national team next month.

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atlético San Luis 4-2.

The junior partner of Spain’s government wants Spain to reconsider hosting the next World Cup with Morocco after the migration crisis in Ceuta.

Former FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has criticized the soccer body’s leadership headed by Gianni Infantino describing prize money withheld from his Jordan national team as a kind of blackmail.

The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.

United States midfielder Gio Reyna is getting a fresh start in France to reset after an underachieving season in Germany.

Two senior FIFA executives have distanced themselves from their boss Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in future World Cup profits to private investors.

Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing to a four-year contract to coach the Americans through the 2030 World Cup.

Vozinha is cashing in on his newfound fame by promoting the new Spider-Man film.

FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final.

Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he's still not over the United States' exit from the 2026 World Cup after losing to Belgium.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family.

Cape Verde has made more World Cup history with Sidny Lopes Cabral winning the public vote for goal of the tournament.

The IOC has cited having no jurisdiction over its member Gianni Infantino to explain why the FIFA leader will not be investigated for a lack of political neutrality.

As FIFA investigates Argentina’s conduct after the World Cup final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has described the incidents as “intolerable and unacceptable.”.

Cristian Volpato, who represented Australia at the World Cup, has allegedly tested positive for cocaine and also for speeding, New South Wales state police said.

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed yet again at the World Cup.

The Italian soccer federation has talked to Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about leading the national team.

The French Football Federation will announce the new national coach next Tuesday.

Industry data and analytics company Luminate has found that the 2026 World Cup halftime performers experienced considerable jumps in the streams of the songs they performed live at the final on Sunday.

President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has called on Gianni Infantino to resign as head of FIFA.

Lionel Messi has arrived back in Argentina for some rest after the World Cup final against Spain.

The World Cup hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico wasn't perfect, but has still been widely hailed as a success.

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.

Spanish soccer has reached a level of its own.

FIFA has opened an investigation after Spain’s celebrations on beating Argentina in the World Cup final took an ugly turn when players briefly clashed on the field.

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost 2 million.

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over defending champion Argentina in the World Cup final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino got some serious air time over the course of the 2026 World Cup.

President Donald Trump has presented the World Cup trophy to Spain, the winner of Sunday’s final against Argentina.

Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.

Kylian Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi for the career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals, scoring twice for France in a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match.

Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career World Cup scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals.

Meteorologists say smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze is expected to mostly clear from the New Jersey area just in time for the World Cup final on Sunday, thanks to thunderstorms passing through the area.

Lionel Messi rarely loses.

Former Spain defender Joan Capdevila has asked U.S. President Donald Trump for help getting into the United States to watch Spain face Argentina in Sunday’s World Cup final, after being denied authorization to travel a decade after playing in an exhibition game in Iran.

From across borders and across oceans, they came to the United States to watch soccer.

Argentines and Spaniards are facing a dilemma as their teams meet in the World Cup final.

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday.

To get in the spirit for the 2026 World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, The Associated Press has made a themed playlist.

The World Cup has been a bonanza for beer in the United States.

New York City FC wants to bring Christian Pulisic to Major League Soccer, but AC Milan isn't interested in selling him.

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires.

England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but will exit the World Cup in the most English of ways.

England desperately wanted to protect its lead as time was winding down in the World Cup semifinals.

The World Cup final is set for Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, featuring a clash between Argentina and Spain.

Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates.

Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain’s stout defense.

Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 and reach the World Cup final.

World Cup star Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes has returned to action in the Champions League and captained Shamrock Rovers into the second qualifying round.

How does England coach Thomas Tuchel handle the pressure of a run to the semifinals of the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé won’t get a third consecutive trip to the World Cup final and remains in the race with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot four years after he won it.

It’s England vs.

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France.

Jerry Jones is finally set to be in the home of his Dallas Cowboys for the World Cup.

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence.

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing backlash for comments about France's World Cup team ahead of their semifinal match.

The death of South Africa soccer player Jayden Adams is under investigation by police.

Lionel Messi's World Cup scoring streak ended against Switzerland on Saturday, but he still made an impact with an assist in Argentina's 3-1 victory.

Julián Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland.

Erling Haaland’s day ended earlier than many expected.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are playing for a World Cup semifinal spot in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jason Sudeikis is paying attention.

Jude Bellingham scored in extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.

Norway and England both had South Florida heat to worry about in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami Gardens.

John Stones has returned to England’s starting lineup for its World Cup quarterfinal against Norway.

Germany’s soccer federation says it has held talks with Jurgen Klopp and both sides are confident he will take over as national team coach after the country’s disappointing exit from the World Cup.

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died.

FIFA is selling pieces of the World Cup final field for $450 each.

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended.

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute off a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory.

World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at $7,380.