The FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a big shock as four-time winners Germany were sent packing by Paraguay in the Round of 32. The ...
The most coveted object in global sport is also one the winner will never legally own. When a nation lifts the FIFA World Cup Trophy, they hold roughly $713,000 worth of solid 18-carat gold above ...
"Somebody sends me a photo and says, ‘Hey, I just saw this on social media. Is this still you?' And I say, ‘Yes, it's me.'" ...
The 1974 World Cup is often overlooked, but Neil Fredrik Jensen offers an informative and entertaining account of that tournament.
The 1974 World Cup was an extreme example of the ways that politics of historically intersected with soccer's biggest showcase ...
With the World Cup finally upon us, how well do you know your tournament history? Try CNN’s ultimate quiz to find out.