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A 30-game win streak for US on the line at the FIBA women’s World Cup with France and others waiting
Chelsea Gray (8) of United States attends a training session ahead of the match between China and United States during the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) DOUG FEINBERG | Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — The FIBA women’s World Cup begins Friday with the U.S. in search of a… Continue reading
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Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to 4-year contract extension through 2030 World Cup
United State’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supported after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press Mauricio Pochettino is staying with the U.S. soccer team, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract to coach… Continue reading
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Spain’s World Cup champions head home for a royal welcome and a parade through Madrid
Spanish fans celebrate in Central Madrid after S[pain defeated Argentina in the World Cup Final soccer match in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) SUMAN NAISHADHAM | Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup winning soccer team is set to return home on Monday, where the 26-man squad will… Continue reading
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Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
Argentina fans gather for a rally on the eve of the World Cup final soccer match in New York’s Times Square, Saturday, July 18, 2026 (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) JAMES ROBSON | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. At… Continue reading
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Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman) JAMES ROBSON | Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Messi sent in the cross that sent Argentina to the World Cup final after another improbable comeback.… Continue reading
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
Spain’s Pedro Porro reacts after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) STEPHEN HAWKINS | Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio… Continue reading
