Spain defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup. Substitute Ferran Torres struck in the second half of extra time to secure Spain’s second World Cup after a disappointing Argentina were reduced to 10 men.

Some of pop’s biggest stars, from Madonna to Shakira to BTS, gathered for an immaculately staged but bizarre spectacle

After 39 days and 104 matches, the World Cup has come to an end. No more videos of Scottish fans putting traffic cones on statues and taking over baseball stadiums. No more clips of fans in tears of joy over what they just witnessed.

The World Cup brought hordes of soccer fans to town, and locals flocked to watch parties. But did the games deliver on promises of an economic boon?

Amid retirement rumors, Lionel Messi shared his thoughts on Argentina's painful loss to Spain in the World Cup Final.

The 2026 World Cup is behind us, with Spain hoisting the trophy for just the second time in history. With how popular the tournament became in the United States, thanks in large part to the U.S. hosting most of the games,

Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, began appointing his cabinet. He unexpectedly picked John Healey to be chancellor. Mr Healey resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet last month over a shortfall in military spending.

For fans trying to get last-minute tickets to the most expensive soccer match in history, a crowded market tested their devotion — and their bank accounts.

The World Cup is officially over and it's time to provide some final grades to some of the teams and people who became household names in North America.