In past World Cups, Iranian Americans supported Team Melli, as Iran’s team is known, practically unreservedly. The idea: ...

ESPN's By The Numbers brings you best stats from the World Cup action on June 26.

The day was supposed to be defined by Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé going head-to-head at the World Cup, and Lamine Yamal ...

The U.S. could face Iran in the World Cup at a time of heightened political tensions. It's not the first time the two faced off during tense geopolitical times. (AP) ...

Iran is at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So is the United States, as they are one of the hosts. The last time the two sides met at a World Cup event, the Iranians gave white roses to their American ...

As the World Cup takes over Seattle, the spotlight turns to the pitch. Get to know each team, storylines and histories — and then take our quiz to learn more.

Canada had the most touches in the opposition box in World Cup history, while Guadalajara set the record for most World Cup games without a goalless draw.

Erling Haaland scored two goals in his World Cup debut as Norway defeated Iraq, 4-1, in Group I at Boston Stadium.

Iran sit at 700/1 in the outright market for the 2026 World Cup, ranking 34th of 48 competing nations. That price reflects the reality of their tournament history and group-stage ceiling, yet it also ...

Christian Pulisic was unable to lead the United States into the quarter-finals Maja Hitij - FIFA via It was the day the ...

Political tensions have often influenced matches, such as those between Argentina and England or the U.S. and Iran. Dictators like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini used the tournament as a propaganda ...