Tag Archives: FIFA World Cup

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — For now, the primary purpose of the Seattle Sounders’ training center that opened Tuesday will be to help the team remain among the MLS elite. Looking ahead, it’s likely the new headquarters will be a coveted base camp for one of the participants in the 2026 World Cup. “I think any club or country that walks …

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — After four weeks filled with drama and upset, the Asian Cup ended with host nation and defending champion Qatar celebrating its second consecutive title. AP photographers captured the emotion and excitement on and off the field throughout the tournament. A hat trick of penalties for the tournament’s star player and leading scorer Akram Afif secured a …