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World Cup 2026

Explore results and news about the FIFA World Cup taking place across the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Top places to watch the 2026 World Cup in the Twin Cities

Top places to watch the 2026 World Cup in the Twin Cities

The FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday and goes through July 19. Fans can watch matches at several bars and watch party events in the Twin Cities area.
by Nicole Ki

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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

In the opening moment of the second 15-minute period of extra time, Torres pounced on a bouncing ball in the box and used his left foot to bury a shot just under the crossbar and into the back of the net.
by The Associated Press

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The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse

FIFA expanded the payout for the 2026 World Cup, setting a record with a combined $871 million paid to the 48 participating teams. But the prize money pales in comparison to what’s spent on global soccer.
by The Associated Press

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Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup. The Argentina great scored once while inspiring his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt despite trailing by two goals with only 11 minutes to play.
by The Associated Press

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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half.
by The Associated Press

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The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call

The U.S. faces Belgium in the World Cup on the heels of Trump-Infantino red card call

The U.S. striker Folarin Balogun is expected to start against Belgium in a Round of 16 match after a surprise decision by FIFA to allow him to play despite receiving a red card last week.
by Becky Sullivan

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