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A Portuguese supporter holds a sign during a fanwalk reading ''Thank you Diogo Jota RIP'', in memory of Portuguese international footballer Diogo Jota, who lost his life in a car crash in Spain on Thursday night, prior the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B soccer match between Spain and Portugal, in Bern, Switzerland, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Til Buergy/Keystone via AP)

Portugal and Spain players pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother before Euro 2025 opener

Portugal and Spain players have observed a period of silence before their Women’s European Championship opening game in tribute to Portugal and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother.
 
Italy's Arianna Caruso celebrates scoring during the Euro 2025, group B, soccer match between Belgium and Italy at Stade de Tourbillon in Sion, Switzerland, Thursday, July 3, 2025. (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP)

Italy beats Belgium 1-0 in their Euro 2025 opener in what could prove to be a pivotal win

 
A land art painting titled "Le terrain des possibles" created by Swiss French artist SAYPE in the parc La Grange to mark the upcoming Euro 2025 soccer tournament, in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Salvatore Di Nolf/Keystone via AP)

Euro 2025: Denmark meets Sweden again one month after being routed 6-1

 
Fluminense fans celebrate after the Club World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Inter Milan and Fluminense in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Some fans question US readiness for 2026 World Cup after Club World Cup experience

 
Liverpool's Diogo Jota attends a press conference at Anfield, Liverpool, England, Monday March 10, 2025, a day ahead of their Champions League round of 16 match against PSG. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP, File)

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota rose to the heights of soccer stardom before his tragic death at 28

 

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Coffins of Liverpool footballer Jota and his brother leave chapel of rest for funeral in Portugal

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Souvenirs are displayed during a public viewing of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer trophy Friday, May 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The soccer trophy was displayed in Nashville as part of a tour before this summer's soccer tournament kicks off, with Nashville hosting three matches. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nashville grows from ‘not a soccer city’ to hosting Club World Cup matches

 
River Plate soccer fans scream during a Copa Libertadores Group B soccer match against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

AP PHOTOS: Boca Juniors and River Plate fans taking their passion to the FIFA Club World Cup

 
Germany players leave the field at the end of the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Germany reassesses World Cup prospects after being taught lessons by France and Portugal

 
Parma's head coach Cristian Chivu looks on during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Parma and Bologna at Ennio Tardini Stadium in Parma, Italy, Saturday February 22, 2025. (Massimon Paolone/LaPresse via AP, file)

Cristian Chivu expected to take over as coach of Inter Milan after ending Parma contract

 

Chelsea signs French defender Sarr from sister club Strasbourg

 
Poland's Robert Lewandowski, right, walks by Poland' head coach Michal Probierz, left, during a Group D match between Poland and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Friday, June 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr Josek, File)

Star striker Robert Lewandowski says he’ll no longer play for Poland while Michal Probierz is coach

 
Feyenoord's head coach Brian Priske gives instructions during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between SL Benfica and Feyenoord at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)

Brian Priske returns to Sparta Prague as coach after a stint at Feyenoord

 

Denis Bouanga’s 1 goal, 2 assists help LAFC beat Sporting KC 3-1

 
Australia's Cameron Burgess, right, and Aziz Behich celebrate after defeating Japan in their World Cup 2026 group C qualifying soccer match in Perth, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Trevor Collens)

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup hopes hinge on a near-impossible task against Australia

 
Vancouver Whitecaps' Jeevan Badwal celebrates his goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0

 

David Ayala scores in stoppage time to give Timbers 2-1 win over St. Louis

 
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo holds the trophy after winning the Nations League soccer championship at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Cristiano Ronaldo sheds tears of joy after Portugal’s Nations League triumph

 
Premier League referee Uriah Rennie gestures in Liverpool, England, April 11, 2006. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP, File)

Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first Black referee, dies at 65

 
Seattle Sounders players pose for a photo while wearing shirts demanding better pay from FIFA for their participation in the upcoming Club World Cup before an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United, Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Seattle. (Nick Wagner/The Seattle Times via AP)

MLS players’ union says dispute over Club World Cup compensation is ongoing

 
Match stewards form a line at the stands during the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal

 
Portugal's players celebrate after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

AP PHOTOS: Portugal beats Spain to win the Nations League

 
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with teammates after winning the Nations League final soccer match between Portugal and Spain at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Monday, June 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League

 
Italy's coach Luciano Spalletti on the touchline during the qualifying World Cup soccer match between Norway and Italy at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Friday June 6, 2025. (Lise Åserud/NTB via AP)

Italy fires Spalletti amid prospect it could fail to qualify for 3rd straight World Cup

 
Fans fill the Rose Bowl as Chelsea plays Liverpool FC in an International Champions Cup soccer match , July 27, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif. (Carlos Delgado/AP Images for International Champions Cup, via AP, File)

Will visa delays and border fears keep international fans away from the Club World Cup in the US?

 

Mikkel Desler, Brad Stuver help Austin end 8-match winless streak with 2-0 victory over Rapids

 

Tom Barlow’s first career hat trick propels Fire to 7-1 victory over DC United

 
United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino encourages his team during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Turkey, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

US coach Mauricio Pochettino says ‘We’re going to have the possibility to win the World Cup’

 
Turkey forward Arda Güler (10) reacts after scoring a goal past United States goalie Matt Freese (25) during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Turkey rallies for 2-1 win in friendly against US, which loses 3rd straight under Pochettino

 
England's Harry Kane applauds to supporters at the end of a World Cup 2026 group K qualifying soccer match between Andorra and England at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Kane saves England from embarrassment against Andorra in World Cup qualifying

 
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing an opportunity to score during the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certain he won’t play at Club World Cup

 
Germany's Jonathan Tah, left, challenges for the ball with Portugal's Nuno Mendes during the Nations League semifinal soccer match between Portugal and Germany at the Munich Football Arena, in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Reports: Bayern agrees deal with Leverkusen to take Tah to Club World Cup

 
President of FIFPRO Europe David Terrier speaks during a media conference on protecting player health and safeguarding the sustainability of national leagues at the Residence Palace in Brussels, on Monday, Oct. 14, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet

 
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti, right, waits besides his son, assistant coach Davide Ancelotti, second left, for a training session in Munich, April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide joins Brazil as an assistant coach

 
Venezuela's Salomon Rondon celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Bolivia during a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match in Maturin, Venezuela, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela defeats Bolivia 2-0 to close in on a World Cup intercontinental playoff spot

 
Norway's Antonio Nusa celebrates scoring during the qualifying World Cup soccer match between Norway and Italy at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Friday June 6, 2025. (Lise Åserud/NTB via AP)

Haaland scores again as Norway crushes Italy in World Cup qualifier and Croatia cruises

 
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