World Cup

Dax McCarty: The Chicago Fire Are Still Favorites For The World Cup

It was a wild ride for American midfielder Dax McCarty in 2017. In January, McCarty was recalled by the national team for the first time since 2011, but he was subsequently shocked to learn that after five and a half seasons with the New York Red Bulls, he’d been dealt to the Chicago Fire before the start of the new campaign. 

McCarty then helped the USMNT triumph at the Gold Cup, starting in two group stage games and appearing in five games overall, including a late substitute appearance in the final against Jamaica.

Philippe Coutinho Receives An Egging From The Brazil Squad For His Birthday

Most of the time when it’s a big player’s birthday their teams and fans will post cool photos of them and a best goals compilation. For example:

Karpatalja Edges Northern Cyprus In Penalties To Claim First World Cup Title (Seriously)

Politics and sports, particularly on the international stage, often intersect. Their connection is amplified during the ConIFA World Cup.

Held every other year since 2014, the ConIFA World Cup gives teams comprised of stateless peoples, ethnic minorities and sub-national entities the opportunity to compete at an international level.

The Youngest Player At The World Cup: Who Is Daniel Arzani?

Daniel Arzani has played one season of professional soccer, and his performances have earned him a spot on the Australian team for the World Cup. But how has the 19 year-old taken the A-League by storm, and how did he manage to book his ticket on the plane to Russia after one season with Melbourne City to become the youngest player at World Cup 2018?

The World Cup And Olympics Are In A League Of Their Own When It Comes To TV Ratings

No sporting events captivate a global audience like the World Cup and Olympics. Roughly half of the world's population tunes in to see at least a part of each spectacle. When analyzing the World Cup vs Olympics debate, no clear winner emerges. However, TV ratings suggest that the Olypmics has a slight edge.

Man City Is Sending A Full Squad's Worth Of Players To The World Cup

Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona will be the top clubs at World Cup 2018, sending 16, 15 and 14 players, respectively. Even with Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte finding themselves among the most valuable World Cup snubs, Man City still managed to eclipse the two Spanish giants as the most-represented club in Russia.

Nigeria Continues To Kill The Outfit Game With Awesome Travel Ensemble

The home Nigeria World Cup kit made waves in the world of soccer gear, as it was an instant hit amongst fans and kit collectors. The kit has been labeled by many as the best looking jersey out of all the teams at the World Cup.

Which Animal Is The Best At Predicting World Cup Games? (Hint: It's Our Chameleon)

With every World Cup tournament comes the inevitable predictions from various types of animals. The 2010 World Cup saw Paul the Octopus set the bar high for every animal, as he accurately predicted the outcome of every Germany match as well as the World Cup final. Yes, he even predicted that they would lose to Spain in the semifinals, causing mass outrage amongst German fans to the point where they wanted to eat the poor guy. 

Win A Jersey Playing The18.com's World Cup Bracket Challenge

We know you fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket, so why wouldn’t you fill one out for the greatest sporting event in the world? Join our World Cup Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a jersey of your choice! 

All you gotta do is follow these easy steps:

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