World Cup
Qatar Criticized in Treatment, Deaths of World Cup Construction Workers
Since the beginning of construction, more than 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have died.
FIFA Bans Russia, Ejecting It From 2022 World Cup Weeks Before Qualifying
The announcement from FIFA and UEFA means Russia will likely miss the 2022 World Cup, and the women's national team will miss the UEFA Women's Euros tournament.
Russia At Risk of Total Sports Freeze, Pariah Status as Events Moved Out
Events have been pulled from Russia and superstar athletes from the country have spoken out against the war in Ukraine.
World Cup Worker Threatened With 100 Lashes After Sexual Assault in Qatar
A Mexican woman said she quickly became the accused after bringing a report of sexual assault to Qatari police.
Biden Must Confront Qatar's Emir on Egregious Human Rights Record
If the Biden administration does not have the courage to confront Qatar's ruler on pressing questions next week, Congress should take action by zeroing out all economic and military aid to Qatar until reforms are made.
Qatar's Luxury Hotels Must Protect Migrant Workers Ahead of World Cup 2022
It is clear debt and exploitation will be the legacy of the World Cup unless urgent action is taken by luxury hotel brands.
Redditors Weigh In on Phrases That Can Set Off a Fanbase in Viral Post
"The fans and players were crying. I've never seen that in any sport ever," said one commenter about Brazil's World Cup loss to Germany in 2014.
England Stands as One in Support of Its Football Team
We can only fight racism if we stand together.
Maradona's Death Sparks Tributes from Global Soccer Community and More
Players, football clubs and reporters mourned the loss of the "Player of the Century," who led Argentina to a World Cup victory in 1986.
South Korean Soccer Players Describe 'Bizarre' Matchup Against North Korea
Members of South Korea men's national soccer team compared their historic match against North Korea to 'war.'
Vandalism of Megan Rapinoe Posters Possible Hate Crime, NYPD Says
The posters were located in a New York subway station. "Hate has no place in the transit system and we work hard to make the subway a welcoming, safe environment for everyone," said MTA officials.
Megan Rapinoe's Antics Are Going to Turn Americans Off Women's Soccer
Just when the World Cup win ought to be driving people to games and generating positive interest in the sport, Rapinoe is undermining our pride in America's team.
Why Veuve Clicquot Was The Perfect Champagne For The USWNT Parade
The U.S. Soccer Women's National Team are leaders in their industry and celebrated with champagne dedicated to a woman who revolutionized her industry.
Megan Rapinoe Quotes Nipsey Hussle after World Cup Win
The 34-year-old soccer star quoted the late rapper on her Instagram following the USWNT's triumph in France.
Rapinoe Says Women's Soccer Can't Do More To Prove They Deserve Equal Pay
"We can't do anything more to impress more, to be better ambassadors, to take on more, to play better, to do anything. It's time to move that conversation forward to the next step," she said.
Crowd Chants 'F*** Trump' Loudly Behind Fox News Reporter
"Now we need to win in 2020!" one soccer fan told the Fox News correspondent. "Get that racist out of the White House!"
Team USA Wins 4th World Cup with 2-0 Victory Over The Netherlands
Rapinoe and Lavelle's goals broke a scoreless tie between the two teams that lasted well into the second half of the match and lifted the club to it's second consecutive World Cup title.
Ann Coulter Slams U.S. Women's Soccer Team Over White House Invitation
"We'd rather hear from the team of under-15-year-old boys who beat them," Coulter tweeted, including a link to an interview Team USA's Ali Kreiger gave to CNN on July 4 about the ongoing controversy surrounding the women's soccer team.
Piers Morgan Echoes Trump, Tells Megan Rapinoe to 'Try Winning' World Cup
Piers Morgan blasted the "arrogance" of U.S. women's soccer star Megan Rapinoe, citing reports she and a majority of players won't visit the White House should they win the World Cup Sunday.
69-Hour Soccer Game Breaks Guinness World Record
"I have always aimed to use my passion to inspire others," said Pakistani soccer star Hajra Khan, who made six goals in the marathon match.
Alex Morgan Sips Tea After Goal Against England
"When we win this, I hope every one of our players feigns eating a Big Mac and large fries," Piers groused.
Who is Alex Morgan's Husband, Servando Carrasco?
Alex Morgan is one of the superstars of the United States women's national soccer team, favored to win the 2019 World Cup. Her husband, Servando Carrasco, is also a soccer star.
Megan Rapinoe becomes new meme after World Cup celebratory photo goes viral
Riffing on the triumphant moment, Twitter users quickly turned the photograph into a new meme celebrating their own big and small accomplishments.
Who Is Megan Rapinoe's Girlfriend?
In 2018, Rapinoe and Bird became the first same-sex couple to appear in ESPN's body issue.
Rapinoe Accepts AOC's Invitation To Tour U.S. Capitol
"It may not be the White House, but we'd be happy to welcome @mPinoe & the entire #USWMNT for a tour of the House of Representatives anytime they'd like.
Megan Rapinoe Stands by White House Comments, Apologizes for Profanity
The captain of the U.S. Women's National Team in January said, she's "not going to the F...ing White House if we win." Trump said they are invited "win or lose."
Donald Trump Mocked by French World Cup Winner
"Don't worry bro," Benjamin Mendy wrote on Twitter, "I'll take care of him."
Watch: Pussy Riot World Cup Protesters Re-arrested
Four protesters spent 15 days in police custody after invading the pitch at the World Cup final in Moscow.
Trevor Noah, French Ambassador Spar Over 'Racist' Joke
Trevor Noah, host of "The Daily Show," responded to backlash over his "legitimizing" of "far-right" racist ideologies after a joke he made on his show Monday about Africans—and not the French—winning the World Cup.
Two Die During World Cup Celebrations
After France beat Croatia 4-2 in the tournament's final, celebrations exploded across the country.