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Curaçao makes history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup November 18, 2025 - 4:03 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Curaçao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica on Tuesday to become the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup and will be joined by CONCACAF sides Panama and Haiti which also booked their spots.
Teams which have qualified for the 2026 World Cup November 18, 2025 - 2:12 PM

A record 48 teams will play in the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Curaçao becomes smallest nation by population to qualify for soccer's World Cup November 18, 2025 - 1:33 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Curaçao becomes smallest nation by population to qualify for soccer's World Cup.
Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit November 18, 2025 - 11:39 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots November 18, 2025 - 10:19 AM

A stunning bicycle kick and two stoppage-time goals sealed Scotland's dramatic return to the World Cup after a 28-year wait.
With Locksley returning, Maryland tries to chart a path to football success November 18, 2025 - 9:53 AM

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At times in 2025, it has felt like college football collectively decided to err on the side of firing.
Orlando Pride Sporting Director Haley Carter steps down November 18, 2025 - 9:00 AM

ORLAND, Fla. (AP) — Haley Carter, the Orlando Pride's vice president of soccer operations and sporting director, is stepping down to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday.
Commissioner Jim Phillips says ACC freed to focus on future with legal fight resolved November 18, 2025 - 7:31 AM

CARY, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference opened 2025 mired in a legal fight with two member schools while waiting on broadcast partner ESPN to extend a media deal with the league for the long term.
Scott McTominay scores bicycle kick goal for Scotland in key World Cup qualifying match November 18, 2025 - 6:34 AM

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scott McTominay scored a superb bicycle kick goal three minutes into Scotland’s match against Denmark in European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.
Czech Republic punishes national team for ignoring fans after World Cup qualifier November 18, 2025 - 5:11 AM

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic soccer association stripped Tomáš Soucek of his captaincy Tuesday and denied financial bonuses to national team players as punishment for ignoring their fans after their final World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar.
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