The Americans are back in the tournament and face a critical first game against Wales. Here’s how to watch, and what to watch for.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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How Europe Decides Who Wins the World Cup
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
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Senegal’s Aliou Cissé on World Cup Hopes and How FIFA Slights Africa
“What matters at the World Cup is experience,” Senegal’s coach says. “How do you want to have experience if you go to the World Cup every 20 years?”
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5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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U.S. Roster Could Be World Cup’s Youngest Team
On Wednesday, Coach Gregg Berhalter will name the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup.
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M.L.S. Playoff Preview: An L.A. Derby and More Questions Answered
Major League Soccer’s playoffs have reached the conference semifinals as the league sprints to finish before the World Cup.
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The Enduring Appeal of Ronaldo, Soccer’s Original Phenomenon
The Brazilian striker’s lasting power lies not so much in a deep trove of highlight clips, but in what he showed was possible.