World Cup
The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup didn’t do it alone
Curaçao will make its World Cup debut this month as the smallest nation ever to qualify for the tournament, thanks to its connection to the Netherlands.
Team USA’s loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup
Despite disappointment over seat locations, many supporters remain grateful for access to relatively affordable tickets.
FIFA bans fans from taking water bottles into World Cup stadiums, a last-minute reversal
Fans heading to games at the World Cup will be banned from taking reusable water bottles into stadiums, a last-minute policy reversal that could add to concerns about heat at this summer’s tournament.“FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles to prevent risk and injury to players and attendees,” a spokesperson for the global soccer governing body told NBC News in a statement Thursday.
He’s a Harvard grad who comes from a family of scientists. He’s also the goalie who might lead the U.S. to World Cup glory.
Matt Freese once wrote a college research project on penalty kicks. Now he’s competing to be the starting goalie for the U.S. men’s national team at this summer’s World Cup.
How much does it cost to go to a World Cup game? We did the math
If you want to attend one of the opening matches of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, hotels and tickets are still widely available. But it’s going to cost you.
U.S. midfielder takes leave from World Cup training for his wedding
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S.
‘Least known’ World Cup player goes viral with help from influencer
New Zealand defender Tim Payne’s social media profile has exploded over the last few days after an Argentine influencer decided he was the least known player at the World Cup.
U.S. men’s national team set to reveal World Cup roster Tuesday
The U.S. men’s national team will unveil its roster for the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, finalizing the squad that will try to capture the U.S. its first title in the world’s biggest soccer tournament
Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team after U.S. refusal, president says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup.
Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns just weeks before big kickoff
Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already included Lamine Yamal