Game balls for World Cup matches have become stars in their own right during the tournament

Zlatko Dalić is out as Croatia’s coach after a spell that included leading the team to two consecutive top-three finishes at World Cups

France star Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she posted on social media after France defeated Paraguay in the round of 16 of the World Cup

Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout after a scoreless draw

The U.S. men's national soccer team remains stagnant despite growth in American soccer

Switzerland earns final spot in World Cup quarterfinals, beats Colombia 4-3 in penalty shootout after 0-0 draw

Egypt's national soccer team has made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stages for the first time

Lionel Messi let the tears flow at the final whistle, succumbing to emotion after Argentina conjured up an incredible two-goal comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals

Defending champion Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals