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Olympics

Why is Morocco abbreviated MAR at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

World Cup

2026 World Cup final to be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey

The U.S. team will play its opener at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, then travel to Seattle’s Lumen Field and finish the group stage at SoFi.
Nation World

FIFA bans Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales for 3 years after World Cup kiss

His ban will expire before the next women's tournament in 2027.
Nation World

Olga Carmona scored in Spain's 1-0 Women's World Cup win. Then she learned her father had died

The 23-year-old Carmona was named the final’s most valuable player and had celebrated her goal with a tribute to a friend who recently lost her mother.
World Cup

'They’re a fantastic team': Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title, beating England 1-0

Spain's first major international trophy made it the first European team to win the Women's World Cup since Germany in 2007.
Nation World

England women's team unites fans as once-ignored squad eyes nation's first World Cup title since '66

If last year’s European Women's Championship final is any indication, much of the nation will be watching as the Lionesses take the field.
World Cup

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze medal at the Women's World Cup

It was a disappointing finish for the Matildas, who captivated the host nation during a run to the semifinals for the first time.
Great Day Washington

Britney Spears and husband split, Adele reveals gender of couple's baby at concert, Bruce Springsteen postpones Philly shows, USWNT coach resigns

Kristen and Elaine discuss Britney Spears and her husband splitting, Adele revealing the gender of a couple's baby, and Bruce Springsteen postponing some shows.
Nation World

Spain beats Sweden 2-1 with last-minute goal and advances to its first Women's World Cup final

Spain, which overcame last year's near mutiny by its players against coach Jorge Vilda, will now play in its first Women's World Cup championship.
World Cup

Australia edges France on penalty kicks to reach Women's World Cup semifinals for 1st time: 'I'm just speechless'

The Australians became the only hosts other than the United States to win a quarterfinal in nine Women’s World Cups.
World Cup

The future is uncertain for the United States after crashing out of the Women's World Cup

It was the earliest exit in tournament history for the United States.
World Cup

Women's World Cup round of 16 bracket finalized: See who is moving on

Starting this weekend, it's win or go home at the Women's World cup.