"That's what we all keep saying. Our goal is to win the World Cup." The Samurai Blue have reached the last 16 at FIFA's marquee tournament four times since making its debut appearance in 1998.

(AP) — Longtime manager Peter Vermes is out at Sporting Kansas ... He is the only person to win the MLS Cup as a player and a coach with the same team — he led Kansas City to the 2000 title ...

If the Masters started tomorrow, World No. 51 Ben Griffin would be the first man out. That’s a tough place to be, but it’s not for lack of trying. Griffin has played 12 straight weeks ...

A record nine teams will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, and 10 is a possibility as the 54 nations of CAF begin their battle for places in the North American-based tournament. Well, technically it’s ...

Former England and Lancashire fast bowler Peter Lever has died at the age of 84 after a short illness. Lever, who played 17 Tests for his country, was part of the 1970/71 away Ashes triumph and ...

The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup will take place from June 14 to July 6, with matches hosted in the United States (13 stadiums, mostly in the West) and Canada (only in Vancouver). On Tuesday, March 25, the ...

CONMEBOL qualification for the 2026 World Cup continues as teams look to solidify their standings in the highly competitive South American group. With each nation playing 18 matches in a round ...

Argentina will get the chance to defend its World Cup title in 2026 after becoming the first South American team to qualify for the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Iran’s Saeid Ezatolahi, center, and Uzbekistan ...

In February, Swedish singer Yung Lean released “Forever Yung,” the first single from his upcoming album, Jonatan. As fans await the May 2nd release of the album, Lean shared the dates for his ...

Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals are one more looking a little bleak. The Africa Cup of Nations runners-up were winless in their first four matches in CAF Group C ...

Namibia were denied back-to-back wins in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after a 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile got the game's opening goal for ...