Greetings from sweltering Switzerland
On the waterfront in Lucerne, Switzerland, soccer fans watched jumbo TVs showing a World Cup match played an ocean away.…
Portugal’s Ronaldo shakes off World Cup doubters, scores 2 after sluggish start
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Magnificent Messi makes history, breaks all-time World Cup scoring record
Messi scored a record-setting 17th World Cup goal in Argentina's game against Austria. And, then, he netted another goal, making…
A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn’t
This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising…
The U.S. may face Australia in the World Cup without star Christian Pulisic
The left winger Pulisic was key to the Americans' fluid and effective attack in last week's win over Paraguay. But…
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?
For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them…
Soccer’s premier goal scorers, led by Lionel Messi, show up to the World Cup with a bang
The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been…
Iraqi soccer fans celebrate end of 40-year World Cup drought
The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to…
It’s been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what’s next
Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the…
Here’s who’s missing at the World Cup: Soccer-playing grannies!
The World Cup isn't the only global soccer event of note. Check out the Grannies International Football Tournament.