Soccer
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties
Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.
South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying for ineligible player and loses group lead
South Africa was stripped by FIFA on Monday of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player.
Gambling addict puts himself in fans’ crosshairs to warn against sports betting in Germany
Seeking redemption, one man whose gambling addiction landed him in prison is taking on the sports betting industry in Germany.
Concerns over ‘alarming’ demands on Barcelona star Lamine Yamal
Concerns have been raised about the welfare of Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and the "alarming" demands on him at such a young age.
European soccer body UEFA moves toward vote to suspend Israel
European soccer body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend its member federation Israel over the war in Gaza, people familiar with the proposal told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Afghanistan women’s soccer team of refugees to play first official games at FIFA-backed event
The Afghanistan national women's soccer team of refugee players has its first official games next month at a four-team tournament in Dubai, FIFA said Wednesday.
Two soccer players in Australia given good-behavior bonds for match-fixing
Two former A-League soccer players were given the equivalent of a good-behavior bond on Wednesday for taking 10,000 Australian dollars ( $6,600) to deliberately receive yellow cards in a betting scam.
Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals
Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn't say a word about his own future.
PSG’s Dembele, Barcelona’s Bonmati win Ballon d’Or prizes
Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d'Or for leading Paris Saint-Germain to its first Champions League title and Aitana Bonmati received the women's award for a third successive year on Monday.
Messi has two goals, assist to lead Inter Miami to win over D.C. United
Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.
Lamine Yamal will win the Ballon d’Or ‘one day,’ coach Hansi Flick says
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says his young star Lamine Yamal will "one day" win the Ballon d'Or.
Messi stays silent on Inter Miami contract extension while attending 1v1 soccer finals
Lionel Messi went to watch some soccer on Friday. He didn't say a word about his own future.
Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez red-carded after 5 minutes against Man United
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off after five minutes against Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Thomas Partey returns to London for Champions League match amid rape charges
Thomas Partey returned to north London with Villarreal on Tuesday when the Spanish team faces Tottenham in their opening match in the Champions League.
Chelsea hit with 74 charges for breaches during Abramovich ownership
Chelsea was charged with 74 breaches of English soccer's rules on Thursday.
