Football: Soccer-Saudi federation president Al-Misehal stands down after World Cup exit
June 28 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia football federation president Yasser Al-Misehal resigned from his post on Sunday as…
World Cup: Has the chaotic, but engaging group stage justified the expanded tournament?
When baseball legend Babe Ruth’s jersey sold for nearly $35 million two years ago, it broke the record…
‘Changes the identity of football’ – World Cup hydration breaks are protecting players, frustrating coaches and turning soccer into a four-quarter game
However, determining when, exactly, hydration breaks are needed comes down to more than just heat. Hydration breaks, in…
Football: Soccer-Japan look to turn tables on mentors Brazil on World Cup stage
DALLAS, June 28 (Reuters) – Hajime Moriyasu’s quest to lead Japan deep into the World Cup faces a…
Football: Soccer-Argentina’s depth a warning to rivals heading into World Cup knockouts
DALLAS, June 27 (Reuters) – Rampant Argentina made nine changes to their starting team yet still powered to…
Face paint, chants and flags — the many ways football fans celebrate the World Cup
Each fandom has its peculiarities. It could be their pre-game rituals, their chants during the match or their…
World Cup: Who plays who in round of 32? Who do the Socceroos face? What time in Australia?
The World Cup group phase is finally over, meaning the knockout rounds have finally begun. It came after…
Football: Soccer-Haunted no more: DR Congo reach World Cup knockout stages 52 years on
ATLANTA, June 27 (Reuters) – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s only previous World Cup appearance left a shadow…
Football: Soccer-Scotland eliminated from World Cup
NEW YORK, June 27 (Reuters) – Scotlandwere eliminated from the World Cup on Saturday after failing to make…
FIFA World Cup history beckons for Socceroos against ‘fearless’ Egypt in round of 32
Australia is preparing for Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to be fit for their round-of-32 World Cup clash in…
Football: Soccer-Germany’s big names must deliver, team to go to the limit against Paraguay
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 27 (Reuters) – Germany will need to up their game in their World Cup round…
Football: Soccer-Iran’s Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US
SEATTLE, June 26 (Reuters) – Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World…