Now that all 32 nations have played at least one match at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it’s the perfect time to look back at the highlights and call out the poor performers. Continue reading →

Despite a major time difference and some bureaucratic confusion, local World Cup fans have been enjoying alcoholic beverages at their favourite establishments. Continue reading →

A widely ridiculed bronze bust of Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo outside an airport in his hometown has been replaced with little fanfare following a request by the athlete’s family. Continue reading →

Gooooooooal! Mike Stafford explains soccer to the uninitiated. Continue reading →

Mexicans jumping in jubilation on Sunday shook the ground hard enough to set off earthquake detectors. Continue reading →

A Swedish scout spied on World Cup opponent South Korea’s training camp with a telescope — but the South Koreans had a ruse up their sleeve. Continue reading →

Germany became the third defending champion in the last 16 years to lose its opening match at the World Cup, falling to Mexico 1-0 Sunday. Continue reading →

Tiny Iceland made a stunning impact in their first-ever World Cup on Saturday when they held 2014 runners-up Argentina to a pulsating 1-1 draw Continue reading →

Ronaldo, who took his tally to 84 goals in 151 games for Portugal, became only the fourth player to score in four World Cups. Continue reading →

The World Cup is underway, and in addition to goals and excitement on the field, that also means a host of animals looking to carve out a reputation for themselves as accurate predictors of match results.  Continue reading →