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Azteca Stadium soul is being preserved in World Cup renovations, director says
MÉXICO CITY (AP) — When FIFA boss Gianni Infantino visited Mexico City more than three…
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup.…
Bayern Munich eyes another record as it dominates Bundesliga
BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich has been dominating the Bundesliga for so long it will…
Intercontinental and European qualifying playoffs for 2026 World Cup
Qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup: Intercontinental playoffs March 23-31 Semifinals New Caledonia vs.…
From the ice to the Florida heat, Canadian defender Kerfalla Toure is making his mark
Kerfalla Toure gave up hockey to focus on soccer, a move that has paid off…
PSG is struggling to open a sizeable gap on its rivals in Ligue 1 title race
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain needed stoppage-time winners in the last two league games to…
Canadian speedskater Valérie Maltais takes momentum into Calgary World Cup
CALGARY — Valérie Maltais has found another gear heading into her fifth Olympic Games. The…
Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga wins 2nd straight NWSL MVP award
Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga won the National Women’s Soccer League’s Most Valuable Player…
Young striker Kervon Kerr leads Canadian under-16 roster for tournament in Mexico
Kervon Kerr, the younger brother of Toronto FC striker Deandre Kerr, has been named to…
Steve Kerr praises Erik Spoelstra as ‘great choice’ for US Olympic basketball coach
MIAMI (AP) — Golden State’s Steve Kerr doesn’t see much of a need to pass…
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026…
Cortina’s controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There won’t be any spectators for the opening test races…
Women’s Champions League: OL Lyonnes and Juventus draw, Arsenal beats Real Madrid
Record eight-time champion OL Lyonnes rallied from three goals down at halftime to salvage a…
Guadalajara and Monterrey to host 2026 World Cup playoff tournament
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament…
In wake of Venezuela win, Canadian men climb one spot in No. 27 in new FIFA rankings
Canada has climbed one place to No. 27 in the latest FIFA rankings, after defeating…
Naomi Girma returns for year’s final USWNT matches against Italy
Defender Naomi Girma was named to the United States roster on Wednesday for a pair…
Haiti’s troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles…
UEFA approves Barcelona’s Camp Nou return for Champions League game against Frankfurt
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s next Champions League match at home will be at the…
New FIFA rankings set top-seed teams in World Cup tournament draw with Germany edging out Croatia
ZURICH (AP) — The top-seeded teams for the Dec. 5 World Cup tournament draw, including…
Vancouver Whitecaps aim to oust rivals Los Angeles FC in Western Conference semifinal
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld and the Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before — preparing for…
World Cup 2026: What to know about the playoffs for next year’s tournament
ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — The final six places for the 2026 World Cup will be…
Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica coach after 0-0 draw with Curaçao
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — The former England manager Steve McClaren quit as Jamaica coach after…
2026 World Cup: Instant classic goals send wild and weird Scotland through after 28-year wait
Scotland is finally going back to the World Cup following a 28-year wait after a…
Freeman scores twice as US routs Uruguay 5-1, heads into World Cup year with 5-game unbeaten streak
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Freeman scored twice and Sebastian Berhalter and Diego Luna had…