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U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe throws the ball from the touch line during last week's World Cup match against Sweden.

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Win Or Go Home: U.S. Takes On Spain In Women's World Cup

10:40am June 24, 2019

by Russell Lewis

The United States opens its round of 16 in the Women's World Cup with a game against Spain. It's only the second time the two teams have ever met.

U.S. players celebrate after teammate Julie Ertz scored their side's second goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Chile at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on Sunday.

U.S. Continues Dominance In Women's World Cup With 3-0 Win Over Chile

2:20pm June 16, 2019

by Russell Lewis

They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes. The win assures the U.S. will advance.

United States' Alex Morgan, second right, celebrates after scoring her side's 12th goal during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between United States and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France on Tuesday.

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Women's World Cup: Team USA To Bring All They Have Against Chile

11:12am June 16, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

They play their second match of the Cup Sunday. "You put yourself in the best position to advance in this tournament," Coach Jill Ellis said when asked if she'd tell her team to play less than 100%.

In a June 22 World Cup Match in St. Petersburg, Russia, Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez fouls Brazil's Neymar (in blue at left), but the penalty was rescinded after Video Assistant Referee review. Brazil went on to win 2-0.

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Has Video Refereeing Ruined The World Cup?

8:59pm July 13, 2018

by Jasmine Garsd

This is the first time the World Cup has used video replay to make official calls. Some say it has made for a cleaner game, but soccer purists claim it's ruined the event.

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Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, left, is beaten by a header from France's Samuel Umtiti for the opening goal during the semifinal match between France and Belgium at the 2018 soccer World Cup in St. Petersburg, Russia on Tuesday.

World Cup Semi-Final: England V. Croatia, Winner Will Play France

8:26am July 11, 2018

by Giles Snyder

The winner of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia will advance to Sunday's championship match against France.

A raucous crowd cheers for Team USA during a Tuesday, July 1, 2014 World Cup soccer match between the U.S. and Belgium at a public viewing party in Detroit, Tuesday, July 1, 2014. For many fans during next year's U.S.-free World Cup, it'll be just another

How The U.S. Men Missed The World Cup, And What It Means For Soccer In America

9:47am October 12, 2017

by Tim Webber

U.S. Soccer is likely to lose out on tens of millions in revenue, and more dual-nationals may choose to play elsewhere. Fox Sports' $425-million payout to air the next two World Cups looks rough, too.

Trinidad and Tobago's Alvin Jones (17) celebrates after scoring against the U.S. Tuesday, in a game that served as revenge for his team's 1989 loss to the Americans. The U.S. men are eliminated from the 2018 World Cup.

'Revenge,' Shock And Rage, After U.S. Men's Team Whiffs On World Cup

2:56pm October 11, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"We can't beat Trinidad," commentator Taylor Twellman said, before asking, "What are we doing? ... What are we doing?!?!"

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U.S. men's national soccer team coach Bruce Arena watches his team during a practice session on Jan. 11, in Carson, Calif. Arena returned to the U.S. team in November to salvage its run for World Cup qualification.

U.S. Men's Soccer Goes Back To The Future With New Coach, New Priorities

4:28pm January 25, 2017

by Tom Goldman

For the first time in decades, the struggling U.S. team may not qualify for next year's World Cup. But the return of Bruce Arena, who led the team to two World Cups, brings hopes of a turnaround.

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FIFA President Sepp Blatter (right), seen here with UEFA President Michel Platini after he was re-elected in May, says Platini's European federation has sought to undermine him.

FIFA's Sepp Blatter Says U.S. Was Set To Host 2022 World Cup

12:10pm October 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In a wide-ranging interview with a Russian news agency, the suspended FIFA president says of Russian President Vladimir Putin that "Vladimir Vladimirovich is a good friend of Joseph Josephovich."

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is being investigated by both U.S. and Swiss authorities for alleged corruption.

Coca-Cola, McDonald's Among Sponsors Calling For FIFA President's Resignation

5:42pm October 02, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Major sponsors want Sepp Blatter, who is being investigated for corruption, to step down immediately. He has said he'll leave the job in 2016.