Soccer

Soccer

A general view of Rhodes Field at University of Pennsylvania before a France training session in preparation for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup match against Iraq. Photo: Reuters

Soccer viewership in US surging since World Cup

Nielsen's Fan Insights data showed that the number of US residents identifying as soccer fans increased by 13%, from 66.8 million in July 2025 to 75.2 million in July 2026.

Photo: Reuters

Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with on as Swiss sportswear maker forays into soccer

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. - July 15, 2026 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni celebrates after Lautaro Martinez scores their second goal. Photo: REUTERS

Argentina are best with their backs to the wall, says coach Scaloni

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Argentina v Switzerland - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Argentina fans celebrate after the match as Argentina qualify for the semi finals of the World Cup: Photo: REUTERS

How soccer has helped shape national identities in England and Argentina

Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke poses with Iranian women's soccer team support worker Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar and team player Mohaddeseh Zolfi, who were granted asylum overnight, in Australia, March 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters

3 Iranian women soccer players to return home after seeking asylum in Australia

Women's Asian Cup qualifiers postponed, relocated due to Israel-Iran conflict

Women's Asian Cup qualifiers postponed, relocated due to Israel-Iran conflict

France's Karim Benzema during the warm up before the match. Photo: Reuters

French football star Benzema gets one-year suspended jail term

Bukayo Saka failed to score a penalty during the shootout between England and Italy at Wembley. Photo: Collected

How a missed penalty opened up the ugly world of racism

Why do Americans call football ‘soccer’?

Why do Americans call football ‘soccer’?

A relative of Jorge Mora, a follower of Colo Colo soccer team who died after he was ran over by a police truck, attends his wake in Santiago, Chile, January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Violence erupts again in Santiago after soccer fan run over by police

UN tweet says women are discriminated in sports

UN tweet says women are discriminated in sports