The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup had been thrilling. But now, the real fun can begin. With the end of the group stage, the tournament moves into its single-elimination phase of knockout ...

IRVINE, Calif. — It’s a whole new tournament now. The U.S. national team has checked off boxes at the World Cup so far, topping its group and capturing the attention of the country. But that won’t ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the ...

Belgium top Group G with 5-1 win over New Zealand Trossard scores twice; De Bruyne and Lukaku set World Cup records for Belgium New Zealand eliminated; coach says experience will strengthen future ...

The field for the elimination phase of the World Cup is beginning to take shape, with co-hosts the United States and Canada finding out their opponents in the next round. The U.S. will face ...

The field for the elimination phase of the World Cup is beginning to take shape, with co-hosts the United States and Canada finding out their opponents in the next round. The U.S. will face ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be ...

The U.S. men's national team had already punched its ticket to the 2026 World Cup knockout round before Thursday's final Group D match. The United States lost 3-2 to Turkey at SoFi Stadium in ...

Japan and Sweden have drawn at AT&T Stadium in Texas, clinching a berth in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup for both nations. Japan finish second in Group F with five points, while Sweden ...