Jun 26 U.S. loses to Germany, advances to next round By News Desk Team U.S.A. lost to Germany during Thursday's World Cup match. Both teams will advance to the next round. Continue reading
Jun 23 World Cup 2014: What are U.S.’s chances after Portugal tie? By Larisa Epatko After the U.S. soccer team’s unexpected win against Ghana -- the team that had eliminated the United States in past World Cups -- fans bedecked in red, white and blue chanted, “We want Portugal! We want Portugal!” But what are… Continue reading
Jun 20 Mexico coach defends World Cup fans’ gay slurs By Margaret Myers Mexico coach Miguel Herrera has defended his country's World Cup fans for what FIFA officials have called “improper conduct” for the use of a homophobic chant. Continue reading
Jun 16 Goal-line technology begins to clear controversial goals By Sarah McHaney Line technology is almost a staple now in any sport involving a ball, a line and questionable calls. FIFA, however, has long resisted using goalline technology in their World Cup matches until 2014. A goal – according to FIFA –… Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch Animals predict World Cup outcomes across the globe By PBS News Hour Animals and World Cup predictions have a storied history. In 2010, an octopus in a German aquarium named Paul became famous after correctly predicting 8 cup matches in a row, outperforming many soccer analysts. Continue watching
Jun 13 Pope pledges neutrality in World Cup By News Desk In the spirit of fellowship, South America's first pope says he will remain neutral during the World Cup competition in Brazil this month. Continue reading
Jun 12 World Cup: Why the U.S. hasn’t fallen in love with the ‘beautiful game’ By Larisa Epatko Most people acknowledge the United States hasn’t gotten fully on board the soccer train, though it seems to be gaining steam. We asked some soccer fans at the Spain-El Salvador pre-World Cup match in Washington, D.C., on June 7 for… Continue reading
Jun 12 What will it take for the U.S. to be a legitimate World Cup contender? By Margaret Myers Americans love sports. We especially love pro football. We love it so much we built a $70 billion dollar industry around the game and called it “fantasy.” The rest of the world loves its football, too. Different kind. And… Continue reading
Jun 11 Watch World Cup fans on why soccer slowly gaining steam in US By Larisa Epatko Continue watching
Jun 11 In Brazil, soccer no longer ‘opiate’ of the masses By Larisa Epatko Much has changed in Brazil since the last time it hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1950, including a more skeptical, informed and middle class audience. Continue reading