From Lamine Yamal’s younger brother stealing the spotlight to Vozinha being reunited with his mother.

OPINION: The World Cup saw memorable cultural exchanges and some great play. It also may have ushered in a new era of match stoppages.

The 2026 World Cup concluded as a triumph, overcoming initial concerns about high prices and geopolitical tensions. Thrilling football and a strong feel-good factor captivated…

Relive the most thrilling moments of the 2026 World Cup, from minnows' sparkle to Argentina's comebacks, before the highly anticipated Argentina-Spain fina

Soccer’s superstars came to the fore on the grandest stage.

The final whistle may have crowned Spain as world champions, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for far more than who lifted the trophy.

With a wartime host nation, eye-watering ticket prices and a ban overturned after a call from the White House, the 2026 tournament tested FIFA like no other.

One very memorable tournament, after one very forgettable final, saw 48 teams deliver performances from every extreme.

The 2026 World Cup delivered no shortage of unforgettable moments, from fairytale underdogs and record-breaking stars to viral celebrations and controversies that dominated…

From Lamine Yamal’s younger brother stealing the spotlight to Vozinha being reunited with his mother.

A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns and a few pleasant surprises. The 2026 World Cup is over. So what will we remember about global football's…

A worthy world champion, a call from the US president, security concerns, and a few pleasant surprises. The 2026 World Cup is over—but what will we remember about the biggest…

In some ways, the tournament was like the best American fast food, writes Miguel Delaney, entertaining but immediately forgettable, yet Fifa ushered through some harmful…

From Ferran Torres' winning goal to the Norwegian row and an emotional Raul Jimenez, these are some of the best images from the tournament

This was a good rather than great World Cup on the field. In the background, things were a lot less edifying

With the 2026 tournament now finished, our writers on the ground and at home deliver their assessments

The World Cup produced hundreds of spectacular moments and The Associated Press covered all 104 games over 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico from every angle.

A look back at the World Cup's moments of glory and controversy, and their impact on fans, teams and the sport.

The 2026 World Cup wrapped on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Spain won, Argentina thrilled, and Erling Haaland won hearts. From a crazy third-place game to 'Country Roads', these are the moments we'll remember.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered as the biggest tournament football has ever staged. It shattered attendance records, expanded the field to 48...