Kylian Mbappé of France has scored his 19th career World Cup goal.

José Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup.

All of the matchups have been set for the World Cup's round of 32 with the knockout stage getting underway Sunday when Canada plays South Africa in Southern California.

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.

Matias Galarza scored 65 seconds into the game for the fastest goal at this year’s World Cup and Paraguay held on for a 1-0 win over Turkey after playing a man down for more than half the match.

U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss the World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi.

Cristian Roldan is familiar with how loud Lumen Field can get.

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup.

Roaring crowds wearing stars and stripes came out to support the U.S. men's soccer team in their World Cup opener against Paraguay.

The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.

Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl.

The commander of U.S. military operations in the region where forces have been attacking alleged drug boats says he will retire in December.

The Orlando Pride have acquired forward Lizbeth Ovalle from Mexico’s Tigres UANL for an international record transfer fee.

The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects.

Thousands of people have disappeared in Latin America during decadeslong conflicts.

Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushi.

Paraguay’s foreign minister says his country is committed to its relationship with Taiwan and has no plans to break off their diplomatic relationship in favor of China as he visited the increasingly isolated island.

Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday.

A powerful drought in Brazil’s Pantanal region has led to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century, disrupting commerce on the major waterway, creating hazards for local transport and offering a grim warning for other parts of the world.

The most notable thing about the annual Mercosur summit kicking off in Paraguay is an absence — that of Argentine President Javier Milei.

Four investment banks have announced during a meeting of leaders of trade bloc Mercosur they will put $10 billion for infrastructure works aiming to better connect South America.

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.

The global professional soccer players’ union says it sent a letter signed by 150 women’s national team players to FIFA calling for equal World Cup prize money.

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

A former president of Paraguay who has been investigated for his alleged participation in money laundering operations has been included in a U.S. corruption list.

Doctors say Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro doesn't require surgery for an intestinal obstruction.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is in a Sao Paulo hospital for tests after experiencing abdominal discomfort.

Carli Lloyd scored a career-high five goals and the United States routed Paraguay 9-0 on Thursday in the national team’s first game since the Olympics.

Gene Kalmat came into the sport of roller figure skating out of necessity.

Brazil’s international players have been reluctant to play in the Copa America.