World Cup

Nigeria’s World Cup Kits Flew Off The Shelves In Less Time Than It Took You To Read This Headline

We told you the Nigeria World Cup kit was the best back in February. We were proven right when Nike finally released the kit on Friday.

Is Peru’s Absurd Ross-And-Rachel Story Finally Over?

Let’s be honest, you’re probably sick of the Paolo Guerrero story by now. The will-he, won’t-he narrative has gone on for eight months and it’s almost as unbearable as the Ross and Rachel storyline that kept people watching “Friends” for years even though it was never ever really all that funny. 

Test Your Knowledge Over Which World Cup Countries Have The Biggest And Smallest Populations

World Cup rosters have 23 players on them. They’re allegedly the best 23 players the country has to offer. So it’s hard to imagine that the United States has over 300 million people but can’t seem to find 23 (or even 11) who are even capable of qualifying for a World Cup (yeah, I know it's not that simple).

Mo Salah Faces Race Against Time With Crucial Russia Clash 20 Days Away

No qualified nation’s World Cup cycle has been quite as dramatic as that of Egypt’s. The Pharaohs got off to a flyer in qualifying before an August defeat to Uganda threw everything in jeopardy. Step forward Mohamed Salah.

Mexico On The Cover Of Sports Illustrated As America’s Team

Growing up as a reader of Sports Illustrated and a fan of soccer were two mutually exclusive things. Every week, I’d immediately flip through the magazine looking for an article from Grant Wahl or a blurb concerning the world’s game, but it was an extremely rare occurrence.

Messi Drops Hat-Trick, Moves Behind Pele As South America’s Second-Leading Scorer Of All-Time

Argentina began its World Cup tune-ups in earnest on Tuesday with the first of two friendlies before opening group play against Iceland on June 16. La Albiceleste welcomed Haiti to La Bombonera in Buenos Aires — a meeting between the nations currently holding spots five and 108 in the FIFA World Rankings. 

Mario Gotze Reacts To THAT Photo Of Himself And It's Priceless

Mario Gotze was the undoubted hero of the 2014 World Cup, coming off the bench to score a crucial winning goal in extra time against Argentina.

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