3+ hour, 40+ min ago  (663+ words) Spain extended their unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures to 32 matches during their World Cup opener last week. And yet, it was hard not to see La Roja's scoreless draw against debutant Cape Verde -- the third-least-populated country to ever qualify for…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (374+ words) Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick of the 2026 WNBA Draft, has chosen to play her offseason basketball with Project B instead of Unrivaled, she confirmed Friday. Fudd, selected by the Dallas Wings, is the most prominent player to sign with Project…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (556+ words) Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain on Monday in Atlanta delivered a triumphant blow for all smaller nations whose inclusion in the first 48-team World Cup has drawn derision from more established corners of the soccer world. And their coach…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (426+ words) Although it wasn't a win, Cape Verde delivered a World Cup debut for the ages Monday afternoon when they stifled Spain for a 0-0 draw in the opening match for both teams in Group H play in Atlanta. Spain, who rank…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (294+ words) Officials at Monday evening's Group H World Cup clash in Miami Gardens between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia will be wearing pink shirts in what FIFA says is a tribute to South Florida's largest city. Unofficially, it also could be a…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (687+ words) After becoming a global star before turning 18, Lamine Yamal now has his sights on the World Cup and introducing himself on United States soil. The teenage sensation could be set to make his World Cup debut Monday when Spain begin…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (562+ words) Pretty much everyone knows France and Argentina are serious World Cup contenders. We also feel pretty confident that Cape Verde and Curacao aren't. But some sides are coming to the 2026 tournament with vibes higher than their true chances. Here's four…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (199+ words) Fermin Lopez of Spain is out of the World Cup following surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot, he announced Wednesday on social media. The surgery took place on Monday. The midfielder is expected to be sidelined for…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (238+ words) Forward Lamine Yamal is not expected to play in Spain's World Cup opener on June 15 against Cape Verde at Atlanta because of a hamstring injury, The Athletic reported Monday. Yamal's FC Barcelona teammate Fermin Lopez was less fortunate after he…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1713+ words) Betting on the FIFA World Cup Young Player Award is one of the most exciting futures available at the event, as the next generation of soccer stars fight it out to be named the World Cup's best youngster. The changes…...