Brazil is about to host the biggest football frenzy on the planet, where teams from around the world fight for the Cup every fan wants to hold. But as Messi, Neymar and Rooney come face to face, ...

Belgium's star-studded line-up of the late 2010s and early 2020s were perpetually tipped to go far, but had to settle for a single World Cup semi-final appearance All four home teams won their matches ...

As Germany stand on the brink of finishing a story that is 12 years in the making, defender Benedikt Hoewedes ruminated on how there could yet be a plot hole, how there could yet be a twist. "We want ...

BRAZIL has delivered a beautiful World Cup, and not just because of the on-pitch action. Check out some of the hottest crowd shots so far. Belgium is ready. Dutch fans react to the live projection of ...

Brazil's 2014 tournament was marked by favorites falling and unexpected teams making their mark. Spain's 5-1 loss to the Netherlands and Costa Rica's run to the quarter-finals captured its surprises, ...

Less than two years separate us and the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, a host nation that holds the game in its highest regard. Diving into the heart of a country absolutely oozing with ...

Brazil's David Luiz (4) reacts after Germany's Sami Khedira scored his side's fifth goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between Brazil and Germany at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo ...

One of the most desirable destinations in the world, Rio is the home of Brazil’s carnival spirit, as well as its most iconic football venue - the Maracana. Having hosted the World Cup final in 1950, ...

FIFA and Brazil 2014’s Local Organizing Committee have picked the mascot for the next World Cup, and it could have been a lot worse, particularly if the first thing you heard about the choice was ...

Hosts Brazil are the heavy favorites to win the whole tournament, but if results don’t go their way on Monday evening, the Selecao might not even make it to the knockout stages. But with Cameroon ...