World Cup soccer star dead at 25 days after playing in tournament: ‘A gifted player’

Jayden Adams, a midfielder for South Africa in the World Cup, has died. He was 25. A cause of death has not been reported.

Soccer fans in China are rooting for Norway’s Erling Haaland, their ‘Ha Bao’

The Manchester City star is a social media sensation in China, where he is gaining millions of followers and starring in ...

U.S. Loss Is a Gut Punch, but a Bright Future Remains for Soccer Here

While the team failed to meet the hopes of many fans, this World Cup highlighted the game’s decades-long climb into the ...

Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Police said Monday they are investigating the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player ...

‘I’ll pay soccer before I pay a bill’: How the cost of youth soccer blew out of control and why some families pay it anyway

Soccer’s “pay-to-play” model in America is routinely criticized for limiting the country’s success on the international stage ...

U.S. soccer’s ‘pay-to-play’ problem: The lightning-rod issue explained in a World Cup context

USMNT's World Cup ouster has plenty focused on the country's youth development system, a complex —and costly — element in a ...

Argentine soccer body has poured millions into Miami. FBI wants to know why

The Argentine Football Association has drawn the scrutiny of the FBI during the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...

Soccer-SoFi Stadium's World Cup run boosts confidence ahead of Super Bowl, LA Olympics

(Corrects to reflect that LA28 closing ceremony will not be held at SoFi Stadium in paragraph 6) By Rory Carroll INGLEWOOD, ...