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Defender Alexandra Tay is making history as one of the few players to compete in back-to-back FIFA U-20 Women's World Cups with Ghana's Black Princesses. The team arrives in Poland with their strongest motivation yet to break through the group stage for the first time.
Poland made history by winning its very first U-20 Women's World Cup match, beating Argentina 3-0 in front of cheering home fans. The tournament opener also featured debuts from Benin and Tanzania, marking a new era of global growth in women's soccer.
The U.S. Under-19 Men's National Team rallied from behind to beat Guatemala 3-1, punching their ticket to the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The comeback victory also earned them a spot in the 2027 Pan American Games.
Nigeria's Under-20 women's football team heads into the FIFA World Cup with confidence, a healthy squad, and two successful warm-up matches. Coach Moses Aduku says his players are prepared to compete against top teams starting September 7.
Nigeria's under-20 women's soccer team kicks off their World Cup campaign Monday against defending champions Spain, carrying Africa's hopes for a first tournament win. The seven-time African champions arrived in Poland ready to prove they can compete with the world's best.
Mexico's Under-20 soccer team just punched their ticket to next year's World Cup after dominating their tournament with four straight shutouts. Now they're one win away from securing a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
A Seattle nonprofit gave back 20 free World Cup tickets worth $20,000 to stand with a Somali referee barred from entering the U.S. The kids and parents chose solidarity over a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Nestory Irankunda planned his goal celebration before stepping onto the field for his World Cup debut. The 20-year-old Australian striker recreated Tim Cahill's iconic corner flag boxing celebration exactly 20 years and one day after Cahill scored Australia's first ever World Cup goal.
Nigeria's U-20 women's soccer team secured their spot in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup with a confident 2-1 victory over Senegal. The win continues an incredible streak: the Falconets have qualified for every U-20 Women's World Cup since the tournament began.
The U.S. men's soccer team kicked off their home World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory over Paraguay at a packed SoFi Stadium. Over 70,000 fans witnessed history as the team delivered its best opening performance in decades.
The United States launched its first home World Cup in 32 years with a stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay, delivering its biggest win ever in the tournament. Houston fans celebrated the thrilling performance at watch parties across the city, which will host seven World Cup matches this month.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup title, becoming the first nation in 16 years to hold both the European Championship and World Cup simultaneously. Ferran Torres' late goal sealed the victory at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
American moguls skiers claimed all three podium spots at the World Cup dual moguls event in Japan, with Olympic medalist Jaelin Kauf taking gold. The dominant performance marks the second time this season the U.S. women have swept the podium in dual moguls competition.
Jamaica's Under-17 soccer team defeated Canada 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar, marking the country's first men's World Cup qualification in 15 years. The victory also brought hope to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa.
Nestory Irankunda became the youngest Australian to score a World Cup goal, bringing tears of joy to his father and sparking celebrations across Adelaide's African community. The 20-year-old's opening goal against Türkiye helped the Socceroos secure a 2-0 victory in their first match.
Nestory Irankunda, born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, just became Australia's youngest World Cup goalscorer at age 20. He left Bayern Munich to chase his dream with Watford, and it paid off on football's biggest stage.
Morocco just proved it can handle the world's biggest sporting event by flawlessly hosting the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations. With five world-class stadiums already tested and a massive $1.4 billion investment underway, the North African nation is ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
Multiple Caribbean nations have qualified for the U-17 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the region. Coaches are calling it a collective victory that showcases the rising talent across Caribbean football.
Spain's thrilling World Cup victory over Argentina became the most-watched soccer match in U.S. television history, with 63 million Americans tuning in to witness history. The dramatic win shows soccer's explosive growth in America, shattering previous records by over 130%.
Austrian ski jumper Stephan Embacher soared to his first individual World Cup victory in Norway, just weeks after winning Olympic gold. The 20-year-old's stunning performance also moved him to the top of the Ski Flying standings.
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