Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1. Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32.

The ninety minutes of regulation have been played. The thirty minutes of extra time has expired. Both teams are tied. Now what? The two most exciting words in soccer: penalty shootout. But what ...

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates his hat-trick goal in extra time of the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina Simon M Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Lionel Messi scored his second goal of the game ...

From affordability to carbon output, there are many reasons to bring topological optimization out of the realm of 3D printing and into the real world. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share ...

The biggest World Cup in history has a knockout stage to match. With 48 teams in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the 2026 tournament introduces a brand-new Round of 32, meaning 32 teams reach ...

Unlike previous editions, the 2026 World Cup has managed to impress fans across the globe. Not only has Lionel Messi been shining, but so have Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and several other stars. In ...

Iran thought they had advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round. A less frequent aspect of the offside law disallowed the winning goal. For a brief moment, it looked as if Iran had snatched a ...

Yellow and red cards carry even greater significance once the World Cup reaches the knockout stage, where every match is win-or-go-home and a single suspension can have a huge impact. A mistimed ...

As the World Cup attracts new fans around the globe, questions about football rules are becoming more common. From understanding offside to knowing the difference between free kicks and penalties, ...

The third and final round of group stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on Thursday and a number of places still remain for the Round of 32. Till now, Germany, France, Norway, Argentina ...

What happened to Croatia's last-minute goal?! That's what a lot of viewers were probably wondering when Croatia looked to have equalized against Portugal in the most dramatic fashion during their ...