There is a deeper, darker background to this story than is evident from simply watching Mwepu Ilunga kick the ball away at a free kick

Last Friday’s US Men’s National Team inaugural match against Paraguay became the most-watched USMNT FIFA World Cup match ever on Spanish-language television, with a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 9.5 million, delivering +174% versus the USMNT’s first Group Stage match in the 2022 tournament.

Belgium vs Iran: World Cup 2026 kick-off time, TV channel, team news, prediction, h2h results, odds - Group G remains wide open after consecutive opening draws

With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada​, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.

Opening Match is Most-Watched FIFA World Cup™ Opening Game in History, Regardless of Language, and Most-Watched Men’s Game in Spanish-Language History

Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Scotland’s tough World Cup loss on Friday did not come without controversy. Late in their 1-0 defeat to Morocco, Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay got caught up under pressure from Neil El Aynaoui and wound up tripping and falling down on the pitch inside the goal box.

Tunisia arrive at Estadio BBVA tonight in desperate need of a response after a calamitous tournament opener.The Eagles of Carthage collapsed defensively against Sweden, shipping five goals in a

Portugal's João Cancelo's scored a bicycle kick goal but it got ruled out for offside. Score stays level at 1-1 against DR Congo.