Ashley Landis

Japan's Kaishu Sano (24) scores their opening goal past Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Brazil and Japan in Houston, Monday,

Japan loses to Brazil 2-1 in World Cup round of 32 after late goal in injury time. Third consecutive knockout elimination for Japan's national team in tournament history.

Mexico fans in Houston find their seats before watching a live broadcast of a World Cup soccer round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP

Mexico fans cheer at Shell Energy Stadium, home of the MLS soccer club Houston Dynamo, as they watch a live broadcast in Houston, of a World Cup soccer round of

FILE - Frankie Dettori celebrates atop Inspiral after winning the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf horse race on Nov. 4, 2023, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Retired

Fans are prompted to throw game balls back to officials when they fly into the stands during matches. [ASHLEY LANDIS/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]

Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates with spectators after scoring his team's third goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match

ASHLEY LANDIS, Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ashley Landis is an AP photographer based in Houston, Texas.

Spain's Pedro Porro, right, reacts after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14,

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha lets in a goal during a FIFA legends soccer match being played two days ahead of the World Cup final in New York, Friday, July 17,