Soccer

Defense Will Win Uruguay Game, Says England's Gerrard

Much of the focus ahead of England's World Cup Group D clash with Uruguay has been on the attacking talent set to light up the Corinthians arena on Thursday, but for English captain Steven Gerrard the game will be won and lost in defense.

Champions Spain Out of World Cup, Dutch March On

Holders Spain crashed humiliatingly out of the World Cup on Wednesday after a second shock defeat while 2010 runners-up the Netherlands continued their perfect start with another high-scoring win.

Cameroon vs. Croatia FIFA Preview, Predictions: Squads in Search of First Win

Cameroon and Croatia both look to get their first wins of the FIFA World Cup. The two teams will face one another at the Arena da Amazônia, in Manaus. This Group A game is pivotal for both teams.

Beats Music World Cup: Players Banned From Wearing Popular Headphones During Tournament [Watch]

Soccer players must remove them when they are in stadiums or at media events. Beats headphones have long been popular for athletes. Often athletes are seen during warm-ups wearing the fashionable headphones.

2014 FIFA World Cup Group B Predictions, Analysis: Spain Vs. Chile; Keys to Victory for Each Team

Spain will take on Chile in a Group B game with extreme championship implications. Let's see who needs to come up big for which team and who's got the advantage in this contest.

Spain Vs. Chile: Comparing the Two Countries By Teams, History, Culture, Celebrities, and More

Spain and Chile both have a long history with one another on and off the field. Let's compare the nations and see how they stack up.

Ochoa Hero, Akinfeev Villain in World Cup Draws

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa produced a heroic performance in a 0-0 draw with Brazil and his Russian counterpart Igor Akinfeev was the villain in a 1-1 draw with South Korea as the World Cup produced more drama on Tuesday.

Kerzhakov Rescues Russia After Akinfeev Gaffe

Russia experienced despair then joy as Alexander Kerzhakov's stabbed equalizer made amends for goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev's terrible blunder in an untidy 1-1 draw with South Korea at the World Cup on Tuesday.

Latino and South American World Cup Teams: What Squads Do William Levy, Sebastián Rulli and Maite Perroni Support?

Some of the answers are obvious. Others are not. Thalia has been showing us that she's a big supporter of the Mexican team, but she's not the only one who has taken to social media to cheer on her team.

World Cup Team USA Recap 2014: Squad Defeats Ghana But Loses Jozy Altidore; How Far Can This Team Go?

The American Team finally avenged their last two World Cup losses against Ghana in their group G opener.

FIFA World Cup Brazil Matchup & Preview: Russia vs. South Korea

It's no secret that Russia and South Korea have never really had the best relationship. These two countries will take to the field in their first game in Brazil in their quest for a World Cup Championship. Both teams feature head coaches with much World Cup experience.

Soccer-Klinsmann Still a Perfect Starter But Sees U.S. Flaws

Juergen Klinsmann extended his perfect record in opening World Cup matches when the United States beat Ghana 2-1 on Monday but after their late winner he was more concerned with the flaws exposed in his team.

Robert Rodriguez and El Rey Network Score Big With 'Matador' TV Series Featuring Soccer Player Turned CIA Agent

With the 2014 World Cup underway, it's the perfect time to kick off El Rey Network's next original show, "Matador," follows popular soccer star Tony "Matador" Bravo, played by Gabriel Luna. Matador has stellar moves on and off the field and is a skilled covert operative executing missions for the CIA.

Mexico Stick With Same Starting Lineup Against Brazil

Mexico plan to start their World Cup Group A clash against Brazil with the same lineup that began their opening victory over Cameroon, coach Miguel Herrera said on Monday.

Germany Mark World Cup Century in Style, U.S. Upset Ghana

Germany marked their 100th World Cup game in style on Monday by thumping shambolic Portugal 4-0 in the midday sun to confirm their billing as title contenders while the United States snatched a win over Ghana.

Mexico vs. Brazil: History Between the Two Nations

Mexico and Brazil will face each other in a must see Group A contest. Let's look at the storied history between these two great soccer nations and see who has the upper hand.

Placido Domingo to Bring Powerful Pipes to World Cup 2014 Final, Fans Expect More After Pitbull, JLo's 'Underwhelming' Performance

On June 12, the FIFA 2014 World Cup Opening Ceremony began with the sights and the sounds of the Brazilian Amazon — from dancing, human raindrops, trees and acrobatic lilies to human soccer balls. And after the sounds of rainfall and thunder dissipated, Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, Puerto Rican Bronx, New York native Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer and "Voice" judge Claudia Leitte, emerged from a giant flower and performed "We Are One," (Ole Ola).

FIFA World Cup Preview: USA Faces Ghana in Group G Matchup

Team USA and Ghana will play each other in a Group G showdown. These two countries are very familiar with each other at the World Cup in recent years. Let's preview the game and see who has the advantage.

World Cup News: Team Honduras Looking for First Tournament Win; Analyzing the Squad [Video]

"Los Catrachos" of Honduras is making its third World Cup appearance and is seeking to earn its first ever win in the tournament after going scoreless in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.

Costa Rica Fight Back to Stun Uruguay 3-1

Two goals in four dramatic second-half minutes set lowly Costa Rica on their way to a deserved 3-1 victory over Uruguay on Saturday in the biggest upset of the World Cup so far.
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