World Cup final: 5 things to know ahead of Argentina vs. France

Lionel Messi is looking to win the game's biggest prize for the first time in likely his last World Cup appearance.

World Cup 2022: Croatia, Morocco target third-place medal

Croatia forward Andrej Kramarić dispelled the notion it would be a meaningless contest at Khalifa International Stadium.

For Lionel Messi, France is perfect challenge as he chases immortality

Messi, one of the most extraordinary soccer talents in the world, will seek his destiny against the imposing battalion of a near-perfect team.

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament.

Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final

Lionel Messi is back in the World Cup final with Argentina on his mission to win soccer’s biggest prize for the first time. And, at 35, he could hardly be playing any better.

Journalist Grant Wahl honored at World Cup game

Grant Wahl, one of the most respected soccer writers in America, died after collapsing at the World Cup.

World Cup Friday guide: Messi moves on, Neymar heads home

Both World Cup quarterfinal matches came down to penalty kicks on Friday. Neymar is again going home without a World Cup title; Lionel Messi’s quest will continue.

World Cup expert picks: Brazil is unanimous favorite going into quarters

Which teams are looking most formidable following the round of 16? Our soccer experts make their predictions for where we go from here.

Chicago homeowner displays flags of countries still vying for World Cup

Since 2012, Scott Fecho has been celebrating the men’s and women’s World Cups by tying flags of the participating countries along the fence line of his house in Lincoln Square.

World Cup Tuesday guide: Morocco, Portugal advancing to quarterfinals

Morocco, which has been the biggest surprise of the tournament, will next face Portugal, which has advanced to the quarterfinals now for the third time.