William Troop

Journalists look at a light installation showing the official logotype of the 2018 FIFA World Cup during its unveiling ceremony at the Bolshoi Theater building in Moscow, October 28, 2014.

FIFA clears Russia and Qatar of corruption over World Cup bids — but its own investigator isn't so sure

Soccer governing body FIFA has spent months examining allegations of corruption into the runup of Russia and Qatar's successful bids to win the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now it's said there was no serious corruption — a claim even its own investigator finds incredible.

FIFA clears Russia and Qatar of corruption over World Cup bids — but its own investigator isn't so sure
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Music heard on the air for July 2, 2014

Music heard on the air for July 2, 2014

We're getting ready for a World Cup showdown between USA and Belgium

We're getting ready for a World Cup showdown between USA and Belgium
Eusebio

The soccer world says goodbye to a legend — Portugal's Eusebio

The soccer world says goodbye to a legend — Portugal's Eusebio
Mexico v Costa Rica World Cup qualifying soccer game

How did the US soccer team help Mexico? By winning

How did the US soccer team help Mexico? By winning

'La Seleccion': Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World

You don't have to be all that fit to enjoy the TV soap opera that millions of people are watching right now in Colombia. Although, it is about sports. Sort of. "La Seleccion" is a TV series about some star Colombian soccer players.

'La Seleccion': Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World

Nicaragua Fast-Tracking Bill to Authorize Chinese Company's Canal to Compete with Panama

The government of Nicaragua is fast-tracking a bill that would authorize a company from China to build a new canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The dream of a Nicaraguan canal dates back more than a century.

Nicaragua Fast-Tracking Bill to Authorize Chinese Company's Canal to Compete with Panama

Soccer Great David Beckham Retires

For some diehard soccer fans, the news that David Beckham is retiring is not a huge deal. But for those who don't follow soccer, Beckham may have been the one and only name they knew about the sport.

Soccer Great David Beckham Retires

Obama to Discuss Drug War and Trade on Mexico Visit

The drug war is on the agenda for President Obama's visit to Mexico this week, but Obama and Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto both have an interest in discussing trade as well.

Obama to Discuss Drug War and Trade on Mexico Visit

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

Fans of the San Lorenzo professional soccer team in Buenos Aires are ecstatic about the new pope. The former Cardinal Bergoglio is a longtime fan of San Lorenzo. Anchor Marco Werman gets the details from The World's William Troop.

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

Soccer Player Who 'Kicked' Ball Boy Faces Suspension

English soccer authorities have charged Chelsea player Eden Hazard with violent conduct for his altercation with a ball boy during a recent match against Swansea.

Soccer Player Who 'Kicked' Ball Boy Faces Suspension

Italian Soccer Team Takes Stand Against Racist Fans

AC Milan abandoned a game it was playing, after midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng became the target of racist taunts yelled by fans in the stands.

Italian Soccer Team Takes Stand Against Racist Fans

Soccer Dogs in Mexico's Championship Finals

The Geo Quiz takes us to a Mexican border city which is in the grip of Xolos fever right now.

Soccer Dogs in Mexico's Championship Finals
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Debates 2012: Foreign Policy Issues That Were Not Addressed

There's a long list of foreign policy issues that got little or no mention during the Obama-Romney foreign policy debate. Anchor Marco Werman asks our editors Peter Thomson, William Troop and Clark Boyd talk about three.

Debates 2012: Foreign Policy Issues That Were Not Addressed

Obrador Vows Civil Disobedience in Mexico

The candidate who came in second in Mexico's presidential election is refusing to recognize the winner as the country's legitimate leader. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is vowing a campaign of civil disobedience now, as The World's William Troop reports.

Obrador Vows Civil Disobedience in Mexico