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Brazil’s Worst World Cup Defeat Left a Lasting Scar

Brazil’s Worst World Cup Defeat Left a Lasting Scar

The 2014 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany is etched in the memories of football fans as a moment of national heartbreak for Bra...

Soccer-Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions

Soccer-Argentina seek to emulate Italy and Brazil as back-to-back champions

By Andrew Cawthorne June 2 (Reuters) - Dripping talent and forged by success, Argentina aim to become the first men's team to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962 and the only nation to do so entirely outside their own region.

Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

Soccer-Cape Verde's progress to World Cup is much more than fairytale

By Mark Gleeson June 2 (Reuters) - Cape Verde are the only African newcomers in this year's World Cup and with a population of around 600,000 are the third smallest nation to qualify in the tournament’s long history.

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are all going to the World Cup after injury scares

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup

How Austria Built Its Legacy in FIFA World Cup History

How Austria Built Its Legacy in FIFA World Cup History

Austria's participation in the FIFA World Cup has been marked by a series of notable performances and historical moments. From their early appearan...

Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites

Soccer-France, retail, beverage stocks: Brazil brokerage picks World Cup favourites

By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO, June 3 (Reuters) - France may be leading one race for the World Cup trophy, but in the markets' version of the global showpiece tournament, retail and beverage stocks are also shaping up as favourites.

Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a billion-dollar retail boom

Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a billion-dollar retail boom

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest tournament in the competition's history. Hosted jointly for the first time by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the tournament will span 16 cities, feature 48 national teams, and include 104 matches over 40 days. FIFA continues to describe the World Cup ...

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The friendliest week

Follow along with all the USMNT action this week.

Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

Opta Supercomputer Predicts France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

Soccer-Four-time winners Germany out to restore tarnished reputation

Soccer-Four-time winners Germany out to restore tarnished reputation

By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN, June 1 (Reuters) - Germany have set their sights firmly on a fifth World Cup trophy but not many at home share coach Julian Nagelsmann's optimism.

Every Tottenham player at this summer’s World Cup

Every Tottenham player at this summer’s World Cup

A list of every Spurs player (and former Spurs player) to root for this summer.

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

Flight 1978 and Messi’s No 10: Argentina’s arrival in US doubles as tribute to its World Cup success

Argentina has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, to prepare for its World Cup title defense