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November 19, 2022

2022 World Cup: France loses Ballon d'Or winner for tournament after he tears muscle in practice

Reigning Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema of France tore a muscle in his leg during Saturday's practice and will miss the World Cup, which begins Sunday.

November 19, 2022

FIFA shrugs off notion that World Cup alcohol ban is an inconvenience: 'You will live'

FIFA and Qatari officials made the controversial decision to ban selling alcohol at the World Cup on Friday, just two days before the tournament begins.

November 18, 2022

Man United says 'appropriate steps' have been taken in wake of Cristiano Ronaldo’s controversial interview

Premier League club Manchester United says it has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent explosive interview.

November 18, 2022

No home-field edge in Qatar means 2022 World Cup could be wide open

With the 2022 World Cup being held in Qatar, a "home-field" advantage will be unlikely. It's the first time that the World Cup has been held in a Middle Eastern country.

November 18, 2022

Meet Matt Turner: USMNT keeper's implausible World Cup journey

Matt Turner, once a walk on at Fairfield University, is preparing to step on the biggest stage of his life when he represents the United States men's national team at the 2022 World Cup.

November 18, 2022

FIFA World Cup: Qatar reverses decision on selling alcohol in stadiums 2 days before games begin

The Qatar government is expected to roll out a surprise ban the sale of beer at the World Cup tournament, which is set to begin in just two days.

November 18, 2022

World Cup 2022: USMNT’S Tim Weah carries family legacy into tournament

Tim Weah is entering the World Cup in Qatar doing something his father was never able to do for his home country -- play in the biggest tournament on glove.

November 18, 2022

World Cup 2022: Who has won the tournament

The 2022 World Cup will be played in Qatar. But before the tournament kicks off for the first time in the Middle East, read about the past winners.

November 17, 2022

World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about the group stage

The FIFA World Cup is set to open on Nov. 20 in Qatar for the first time. The World Cup begins with the group stage and the 32 teams looking to make it out.

November 17, 2022

World Cup 2022: Who are the Golden Ball award winners

The Golden Ball is awarded to the best player in the World Cup. The trophy has been awarded in each tournament since 1982. Luka Modric won it in 2018.