soccer
America’s diversity informs U.S. soccer, World Cup traditions
Many U.S. soccer fans are learning to cheer on their team from fans from other countries where soccer has long been a leading sport.
Soccer soars in the United States
The success of the U.S. women's soccer team is one of the factors driving soccer's growing popularity in the U.S. Learn more here.
Athletes show their support for Ukraine [photo gallery]
From wearing Ukraine’s colors of blue and yellow to moments of silence, see the various ways athletes are standing with Ukraine.
Top five stories in Iran in 2019
2019 was a year of unrest in Iran as people took to the streets to protest a regime that continued to oppress its citizens while fueling conflicts abroad.
Peace through sports at the 2019 Military World Games
Military athletes from countries around the world came together in China in October to participate in the 7th Military World Games.
Will Iranian regime allow women into sport stadiums?
FIFA says the Iranian regime must permit women to attend the next World Cup qualification game in Tehran and all future soccer games in Iran.
U.S. represents at World Cup through team kit
Fans around the world are wearing jerseys to support their team in the World Cup. See how American companies are helping to outfit some of the world's best players.
U.S., Mexico and Canada win historic bid to host 2026 World...
The World Cup is going to get bigger — the United States, Mexico and Canada won a joint bid to host the first 48-team tournament in 2026.
U.S., Canada, Mexico make historic bid for 2026 World Cup
In 2026, the World Cup might play out on its biggest stage ever. The U.S., Mexico and Canada announced a joint bid to host the tournament.