With the 2026 World Cup knockout round well underway, things are starting to heat up from the penalty spot. In total, 13 penalty kicks have been attempted in the run of play at the tournament, and two of the Round of 32 games have gone to a dramatic penalty shootout.

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Why do kids play soccer? Likely for the same reasons they play other sports. “We survey youth in every community,” says Jon Solomon, research director for the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, “and having fun and playing with friends are ...

U.S. Soccer has grown since that 1994 World Cup, but the opportunity that 2026 presents could be just what's needed to grow the game even more

The 2026 MLS season has arrived, and the league is more watchable than ever for fans around the world seeking to tune into the top division of American men’s soccer. Over the past several years, MLS has skyrocketed in popularity, and the league is ...

Portugal's place in the World Cup last 16 has brought relief rather than euphoria, with Roberto Martinez's side through ​after victory over Croatia but still struggling to match the ‌expectations that followed them into the tournament.

Despite Folarin Balogun's second-half red card, the USMNT fought through adversity to secure a historic 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina