world cup 2018
'She's the Man' Is the Most Important Soccer Movie of All Time
The 2006 cult classic taught me that gender cannot delineate a soccer field, a relationship, a feeling, or a talent. (And that, yes, gouda is the best cheese.)
Is Cheating in Soccer More Acceptable in Some Countries than Others?
There have long been stereotypes that some cultures are OK with diving and other more controversial bits of gamesmanship, but that may not actually be the case.
The Biggest Myths Busted During the Group Stage of the World Cup
After a thrilling two weeks, we've learned that a bunch of early-tournament narratives have turned out to be false as we head into the knockout stage.
5 out 5 Moms Agree: Messi is the Best
The Argentina star shocked a reporter who gave him a good luck charm from his mother and showed him he wore it during the win against Nigeria.
The 'World Cup of Eggs' Is a Delicious Global Competition We Can All Get Behind
An Instagram account is celebrating the 2018 World Cup by showcasing tasty egg dishes from all 32 participating countries.
Mexican Soccer Fans Carry Korean Fans on Their Shoulders for World Cup Assist
Korea knocked out Germany and sent Mexico through to the round of 16.
Video Review Has Made the World Cup Better
Video review has avoided doing what many feared it would do: create more problems than it solved. So far, the addition of VAR (video assistant referees) has been a good thing.
Russians are shocked at how much beer World Cup fans are drinking
"We just didn't think they would only want beer," one server said.
10 Questions You Always Wanted to Ask a Football Hooligan
Merkst du, dass du dümmer wirst, wenn du so oft Schläge auf den Kopf kriegst? Gibt es Frauen, die auf Hooligans stehen? Sind alle Hooligans rechtsextrem?
Iranian Women Fight for Right to be Soccer Fans at the World Cup
A group of nine fans have travelled to the World Cup to protest against the rules banning women from stadiums back home during each of Iran’s matches.
Russian Lawmaker Tells Citizens Not to Have Sex with World Cup Tourists
Tamara Pletnyova also doesn't want people having sex outside of their race. "We should give birth to our own children."