FIFA World Cup

Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.

Lionel Messi and Argentina were beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1 in one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever. Later, defending champion France opened play against Australia in a rematch from four years ago.

In what can be truly described as a class act, Japanese fans were again seen picking up bottles and other trash after the opening game. It’s not the first time either.

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said Tuesday.

As the first players with the armbands took the field on Monday, soccer officials warned players would be shown yellow cards. This can lead to a player getting kicked out of a game and the next one.

After a likely three points turned into one for the United States on Monday night with a 1-1 tie against Wales, there are a swath of scenarios that will dictate whether the team has a medium or long-term future in the 2022 World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Argentina were on the receiving end of one of the biggest stunners in World Cup history Tuesday, as Saudi Arabia pulled off a monumental 2-1 upset at Lusail Stadium.

The upset ranks among the most dramatic in World Cup history.

Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah’s first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw Monday in the return to the World Cup for both nations.

Monday's matches feature the United States facing Wales, England versus Iran, and the Netherlands taking on Senegal.

The standoff was the latest dispute that threatened to overshadow tournament play. Qatar has faced criticism of its treatment of migrant workers and its criminalization of homosexuality.

In 92 years of soccer’s biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game.

Do you recognize each nation competing in the 2022 FIFA World Cup by their flag? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

When Qatar made its pitch to host the tournament, the country agreed to FIFA’s requirements of selling alcohol in stadiums.