The world governing body for soccer has decided to expand the format of its men's World Cup from 32 teams to 48, effective 2026. So, get ready for a big debate over this for the next nine years.
As many as 1,000 foreign workers have been killed on construction sites in Qatar since it was awarded the 2022 World Cup four years ago. Poor pay, inhumane conditions, malnutrition and death — all are part of life for the men trying to build the new stadiums and hotels, while supporting their families.
Ireland's Stephanie Roche could become the first woman to ever to win FIFA's Puskás Award for scoring the best goal of the year. Her spectacular shot became a YouTube sensation and earned her a place on the shortlist with Colombia's James Rodriguez and Hollands' Robin van Persie.
Russians, buoyed by their success at the Sochi Winter Olympics this year, are looking forward to the World Cup in 2018. But they're worried the Russian national soccer team, which tied twice and lost once in Brazil, will let them down.
Boston's Franklin Park Zoo partners with The World to name its newest, and possibly, cutest addition to the zoo.
Sports writers are calling Sunday's World Cup final "Messi vs. the Machine," and Izzy says the machine can't be stopped. Our World Cup ocelot is calling a win — and a world championship — for Germany. And we've even got an extra surprise...
Two men are accused of carrying explosives at an anti-World Cup protest last month, but activists say they have evidence showing the charges are made up.
Argentinians have caused a stir with a new song that's sung to the tune of Credence Clearwater Revival’s Bad Moon Rising.
It was Brazil's worst game in World Cup history, and it was hard to watch — except for Germans. But even the victorious fans were left speechless after the 7-1 drubbing.
Brazil lost big during Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against Germany. It's only a game — but for Brazilians it took on much greater meaning, both personal and political.
The Argentine soccer superstar Alfredo Di Stefano also known as the 'Blond Arrow' passed away on Monday at 88-years-old.