Tagged: Soccer
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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina
The Associated Press | Aug 31, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC
The soccer star is ending 21 years of Argentine national-team duty but will continue to play at club level with Inter Miami in U.S. Major League Soccer.
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What Argentina gets right about youth soccer — and what the U.S. gets wrongManuel Rueda | Aug 31, 2026, 2:27 AM UTC
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MLS named LAFC co-owner Larry Berg as its next commissioner. Here's what to knowBecky Sullivan | Aug 5, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
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FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World CupRafael Nam | Jul 28, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
Spain is the 2026 World Cup champion, defeating Argentina for its 2nd title
Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 19, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.
Jasmine Garsd | Jul 18, 2026, 3:30 PM UTC
Argentina is back in the World Cup final after a thrilling semifinal win over England
Argentina survived another heart-stopping match when it scored two late goals to topple England and extend the Three Lions' six-decade-long wait for another World Cup trophy.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 15, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
Messi and Argentina survive another close call to reach the World Cup semifinals
Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.
Becky Sullivan | Jul 12, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC
In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1
England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra time. It was the first World Cup meeting between the two.
Russell Lewis | Jul 11, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC