Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after game cancelled

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying ... third stage of qualifying for the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in Tokyo on Thursday ... Read More

Club World Cup: Why FIFA is facing pushback over US-staged tournament

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players ... round of ... Read More

Have USA won the World Cup for men? List of USMNT results and complete history at FIFA soccer tournament

The World Cup returns to the USA in 2026 as part of a co-hosting project with Canada and Mexico, and the USA receive an automatic spot as hosts, alongside their neighbours. The final details of ... Read More

Brazil wins bid to host 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time after Brazil won the right to host the 2027 tournament, soccer’s governing body FIFA announced on Thursday. The announcement was ... Read More

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A system of dams and canals may soon be unable to provide water to one of the world’s largest cities, a confluence of unchecked growth, crumbling infrastructure and a changing climate. Read More

England's Wilson beat Jones to win first world title

LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - England's Kyren Wilson won his first world snooker ... in what proved to the final frame of a gripping duel. "This means so much to all of us," a tearful Wilson said ... Read More

England power past Poland to punch World Cup ticket

Goals from Niamh Peacock and Vera Jones secured England victory over Poland and a ticket to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Read More

Japan, US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor as regional threats grow

TOKYO (AP) — Japan and the United States on Wednesday signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of ... Read More

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Are meme stocks back? And what's up with the Trump-Biden debates? Plus: orcas with a thirst for violence and more Miss USA drama. May 17, 2024 • The shipment is the first in an operation that U ... Read More

Brazil triumphs in bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup

Brazil has defeated a joint bid from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup, FIFA has announced. Read More