May 19 Soccer Cinema’s Goal: Bring Game to Rural South Africans By Tom LeGro Distance and money will prevent millions of South Africans from getting to see the FIFA World Cup while it takes place in their own country next month. That's why South African filmmaker Don Edkins created Soccer Cinema, a traveling theater… Continue reading
May 12 Going to the World Cup? Do the Diski By Tom LeGro As if soccer fans need help getting excited about the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the nation's tourism office has created the Diski -- a dance to commemorate the tournament, the first ever on the continent. Continue reading
Mar 22 Weekly Poem: ‘Achilles’ By Jason Breslow British Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy wrote "Achilles" after English soccer player David Beckham suffered a season-ending injury last week. Beckham, 34, was headed for what would have likely been his last World Cup this summer. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch Tensions Surround Honduras Leadership Talks With presidential elections just weeks away, negotiators in Honduras continue to work on an agreement that would temporarily return ousted president Manuel Zelaya to power. Ray Suarez reports. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch America’s Interest in Soccer Perks This Year After the World Cup U.S. interest in soccer perked up during this year's World Cup tournament. Two soccer journalists debate the trends of soccer in America and their origins. Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 2006 World Cup Kicks Off in Germany As soccer's World Cup kicks off in Germany, two authors talk about the history and culture of the tournament. Continue watching
Oct 07 Soccer Star Hopes to Lead Liberia’s Turnaround By PBS News Hour Standing amid a crowded Liberian soccer stadium, George Weah gave the characteristic post-game nod as he thanked the masses for their support. The 39-year-old soccer star looked toward the stands as he clapped his hands above his head. Continue reading