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Former USMNT captain Clint Dempsey broke his nose mid-match and played through it, then underwent two heart procedures trying to qualify for another World Cup. As the 2026 tournament arrives on home soil, he's helping the next generation chase the same dream through Real Madrid training opportunities.
Iran's national soccer team has relocated its World Cup training base to Mexico to simplify travel logistics for the 2026 tournament. FIFA is working to secure multi-entry US visas for the squad, ensuring they can compete in all three group matches scheduled on American soil.
A New Zealand soccer player became an overnight sensation after an Argentine creator launched a campaign to support the World Cup's "least known" player. Tim Payne went from 4,715 Instagram followers to over 560,000 in just one day.
Mexico is heading into its 18th World Cup appearance, second only to Brazil in tournament history. From Juan Carreño Lara's first goal in 1930 to today's stars, El Tri has built a legacy of perseverance and passion on soccer's biggest stage.
The electric soccer trio that won Olympic gold for Team USA is back together after nearly two years apart. Trinity Rodman, Mallory Swanson, and Sophia Wilson return to the field this June after taking time to welcome new babies and make history.
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After missing the World Cup for 16 years, South Africa has announced its squad for the 2026 tournament, including two fresh faces and a 36-year-old veteran. Coach Hugo Broos is ending his career on the biggest stage in soccer.
After seven harrowing days, specialist divers discovered five men alive and "in good spirits" inside a flooded cave in Laos, sparking celebrations among rescue teams. The same heroes who saved Thailand's Wild Boars soccer team in 2018 are now working to bring these men safely home.
After seven days trapped in a flooded cave in Laos, five people were found alive Wednesday afternoon as rescue teams race to locate two others still missing. The dramatic rescue effort echoes the 2018 Wild Boars soccer team rescue that captured worldwide attention.
The Stratford Eagles came back from heartbreak to win their state championship in overtime, finishing their season 20-0. Junior Emma Lizotte scored the game-winner just three minutes into overtime after her team refused to quit.
Japan's national soccer team is heading into the 2026 World Cup with unprecedented confidence after becoming the first Asian team to beat England and securing their first-ever win against Brazil. Coach Hajime Moriyasu says his squad has what it takes to win it all.
Forty-four high school teams in Beijing just competed in China's first humanoid robot soccer tournament, where student-coded bots played completely on their own. For six weeks, teenagers programmed robots to pass, defend, and score goals without any remote control.
An eight-year-old Nigerian boy is proving that street-scouted talent plus the right support can compete with Europe's best. Samson Azeez just returned from playing against Atlético Madrid and Benfica academies in Portugal.
After clearing 15 meters of debris through chest-deep water and tight passages, an expert rescue team is closing in on seven people who've been trapped in a Laos cave for six days. The same hero divers who saved Thailand's Wild Boars soccer team in 2018 are leading the charge.
A 24-year-old playing his first match for Nigeria's national team scored two goals to send the Super Eagles into the Unity Cup final. Femi Azeez's stunning debut performance in London marks a breakthrough moment for both player and country.
The United States will make soccer history this summer when 26 athletes take the field as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These players from small towns and big cities across America are preparing to compete in the world's biggest sporting event on home soil. --- ##
After the worst World Cup in history, soccer's governing body made bold rule changes in 1994 that transformed the game from boring and cynical into something beautiful to watch again. Those changes still shape the game we love today.
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A rescue team in Laos is less than 20 meters from reaching seven people trapped in a flooded cave for nearly a week. The team includes a hero from Thailand's famous 2018 "Wild Boars" soccer team rescue.
Barcelona's 20-year-old midfielder Gavi earned his spot on Spain's 2026 World Cup roster after recovering from two serious injuries in three years. His emotional reaction and heartfelt message are inspiring fans worldwide.
Winger Jodi Jones spent nearly 900 days sidelined with three knee surgeries, missing five years of league football. Now he's led Notts County to their second promotion in four seasons with a man-of-the-match performance at Wembley.
A protective seagull mama has taken over a football field in The Hague, forcing an amateur club to reorganize its entire schedule around two tiny eggs. Nature is now officially calling the shots.
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