Soccer

Russia has inherited a rich tapestry of landmarks, and its World Cup host cities have some stunning sights.

Mexico's soccer fans' use of a homophobic chant has once again drawn the ire of FIFA.

Sweden tried to spy on the South Korean team ahead of their opening World Cup match. In response, South Korea's coach had his players switch jerseys.

There are gold-plated elevators, huge swimming pools, spas—and even a foosball set.

"Nothing good will come of it," the head of Russian parliament's committee on families said.

What can fans expect from the 12 arenas at the 2018 World Cup in Russia?

It will be the first time the tournament has been held in North America since 1994.

Hands down, the World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world.

No tournament is purely about sport—international events are also a chance to settle old scores.

In a bid to bust the cliche of Russians being stone-faced and cynical, transport authorities are teaching staff to put on a happy face at work.

"They're here to bring color and joy, and create awareness that we can enjoy the World Cup without gambling and just cheer for the soccer players."

Who is going where this summer?

Two Epic Buddies are back at the "Fortnite" data mine for patch v4.4.

"That's the girl for me and I'm going to get her! She's my idea of perfection. I knew that if she wanted me, we would be together forever."

Russia, the host country for the World Cup, is the lowest-ranked team competing in the international tournament.

Russia's national side's new world ranking is its worst ever and the worst of all World Cup participants. Its first opponent will be the second lowest-ranked team.

Some household names will have to make do with watching the action on TV for the next four weeks.

Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Salah... Which stars will shine brightest over the next four weeks in Russia?

Volunteers from Russia's Cossack communities will help police during the tournament but will they interfere with gay fans?

The FIFA World Cup is the most viewed sporting event in the world—bigger than the Super Bowl, the World Series, even the Olympics.

Even Palestinian Ambassador to Argentina, Husni Abdel Wahed, pressured the team to boycott the match.

Reports suggest the trio will wed in a small ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.

The Premier League has grown to dominate the transfer market like none of its peers can.

David Beckham makes the list but Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard miss out.

Russia's soccer team has slumped to its lowest ever global ranking and almost a million people are calling for the squad to disband.

"I know there are some earthquakes in Los Angeles. This one was me stepping in Los Angeles."

"An incredible, intelligent and inquisitive wild animal reduced to a figure of fun."

The Real Madrid striker scored again—but this one, he says, is his greatest ever.

"If it wasn't for soccer, I don't think I would have played in the NBA," Steve Nash says.

The storied footballer passed away suddenly in his hotel room the night before a match against Udinese.