Soccer

Tyler Adams says the U.S. soccer team has tuned out criticism from former players.

TORONTO — Coach Jesse Marsch has a message for Vancouver ahead of Canada’s Gold Cup opener against Honduras next week: We need your support.

A goal by Vinicius Júnior secured Brazil a place in the 2026 World Cup , quite a momentous home debut for Carlo Ancelotti as head coach. The once prolific duo at Real Madrid helped Brazil to a 1-0 win over Paraguay at Sao Paulo.

The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer's most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part.

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen signed France youth international Axel Tape on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain’s under-19 team on Wednesday.

Hired amid skepticism because of his nationality, German coach Thomas Tuchel was brought in as England manager to get the national team from soccer’s birthplace “over the line” at a World Cup for the first time since 1966.

Manchester City concluded a $150 million spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup by announcing the signing of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan on Wednesday.

Atlanta United FC (4-8-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York City FC (7-6-4, seventh in the Eastern Conference) The Bronx, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

TORONTO — It was a draw, a loss and a win — all in one. But when the dust settled, Canada emerged victorious at the inaugural Canadian Shield Tournament.

The 2026 World Cup will have a record 48 teams in the tournament to be co-hosted the United States, Mexico and Canada. Five-time champion Brazil qualified Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Paraguay.