The United States vs Paraguay match in Los Angeles, played in Group D of the 2026 World Cup, produced one of the most unusual early uses of VAR’s expanded powers. The incident involved Dutch referee ...

This summer’s World Cup will have a very different feel. Not just because it has expanded to 48 teams, but also because there are a number of rule changes coming into force at the tournament. Those ...

Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa delivered plenty of drama for an opening match at the World Cup. There were three red cards, an electric Estadio Azteca crowd and a refereeing display from ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

VAR is one of the most talked-about parts of modern soccer. Sometimes it helps fix an obvious mistake. Sometimes it leaves fans staring at the referee with no idea what is happening. And sometimes it ...

In his controversial new book, ‘A Billion Years of Sex Differences’, Professor Steve Stewart-Williams argues that how people differ can be scientifically grounded and that it shouldn’t be seen as ...

President Trump on Monday said he is confident the U.S.-Iran peace deal will transform the Middle East and cause oil prices to plummet immediately. Mr. Trump, speaking at the Group of Seven meetings ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jonny DeLuca hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback 4-3 victory against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Ryan Vilade also hit a ...