Soccer
World Cup stadiums earn prestigious certifications as green buildings before matches begin
Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup have achieved green building status after a push for certification in the run-up to the tournament.
Iran’s soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
Iran's World Cup soccer team set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico on Saturday with some members of their entourage reportedly still without U.S. visas, ahead of three group matches in the United States later this month.
Brazil says Neymar, sidelined by a calf injury, isn’t traveling for an exhibition game vs. Egypt
Neymar is not traveling to Cleveland with Brazil's World Cup team for its exhibition tuneup against Egypt on Saturday, according to the country's soccer association.
Congo’s soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis.
Spain coach confident that Lamine Yamal will be fit for World Cup opener
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to be fit to play in the team's World Cup opener.
NWSL to host 2026 league championship at Audi Field in the District
The National Women's Soccer League Championship is coming back to the District.
