US-Iran World Cup match rife with political tension

The teams head into their final Group B match Tuesday and the United States can only advance with a win.

'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran

The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.

World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination

The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.

Metro Detroit couple heads to Qatar to carry on son's memory

While Robert and Amy Huschka's son Martin was alive, they attended soccer matches near and far. A year after his passing, they're keeping his memory alive by heading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup Sunday: Germany salvages 1-1 draw with Spain, Morocco upsets Belgium

Morocco pulled off another shock at the World Cup on Sunday, beating Belgium 2-0 to leave the 2018 semifinalists in peril of a group-stage exit.

U.S. frustrates England in second World Cup match, draws 0-0

The result might not match the U.S.’ famous 1-0 win from the 1950 tournament, but it was the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the odds against the Three Lions.

Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match

Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.

USA vs. England could change world's perception of American soccer

With one tournament match under their belt, the U.S. heads into a tough matchup against England with a lot on the line.

World Cup Now: Iran win takes pressure off USA

The U.S. has a huge match against England Friday. But the USMNT can still get a little help from England when they play Wales or if the Americans beat Iran in their next match.

World Cup Thursday guide: Ronaldo, Neymar hit the pitch

Two of the best players in soccer are back in World Cup competition Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo made history, while Neymar is up next in Qatar.

Ronaldo becomes 1st male player to score at 5 World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score at five World Cups with a goal for Portugal against Ghana on Thursday.

World Cup Wednesday: Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany; young Spain squad dominates

Japan beat Germany in the first competitive meeting between the two nations. There were no goals between Morocco and Croatia, but plenty -- all on one side -- when Spain met Costa Rica.

Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace

Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.

Neymar silent before Brazil faces Serbia at World Cup

Neymar is hoping to bring a sixth World Cup title to Brazil. The soccer star posted a photo on social media with a sixth star photoshopped on his shorts around Brazil’s logo.