United States’ Alex Freeman (16) scores their second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Seattle (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) ANDREW DESTIN | Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Christian Pulisic’s injury absence didn’t hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout… Continue reading

Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (AP Photo/Karen Warren) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut. Here’s a look at some… Continue reading

Argentina star Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring the first of his three goals during a World Cup Group J match against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City, Mo. Messi scored every goal in a 3-0 win. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)Dave Skretta | Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of… Continue reading

United State’s Christian Pulisic (10) dribbles past Paraguay’s Juan Jose Caceres during the World Cup Group D occer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)  GREG BEACHAM | Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic trained apart from his U.S. teammates on Wednesday for the third straight… Continue reading