With only four days until kick off, strikes continue to plague many cities before the World Cup. Strikes have wreaked havoc in many cities' public transportation systems and roads especially, particularly those of Sao Paulo.
Argentina is widely considered one of the favorites to take home the World Cup in Brazil when the tournament kicks off June 13, and here are some reasons why Argentina will win its third World Cup championship.
Group C of the World Cup could be looked at as the Group of Opportunity. There are four teams in this group that are looking to make noise and will not be facing major superpowers in order to do it. Here is a look at Group C.
EA has predicted the World Cup winner. Will it be right like in 2010? Electronic Arts may have just discovered who won the World Cup. The FIFA 14 publisher has revealed who it believes will win based on "the award-winning EA Sports football engine that drives FIFA" games, Polygon noted.
Lily Allen's new song may not mention soccer, but it is all about England. Like so many artists, Lily Allen has released a World Cup song. The unofficial song for England is called "Bass Like Home," and the singer first made the announcement over Twitter.
Another day, another World Cup song. It just wouldn't be the World Cup without Maradona. The soccer player-turned-coach led the Argentinian team to the World Cup in 2010, and this year, he is contributing a song.
Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.
There are 32 teams in the upcoming World Cup, but as with everything no team is created equally. And likewise no spotlight shines equally either. One of the teams that will be dealing with the greatest deal of speculation is undoubtedly Mexico's national side. El Tri has gone through a great deal of controversy over the last year and will face more questions prior to, during and after its World Cup performance. Among those questions asked will be about whether its top stars are ready to step up or if it is in fact a time to look for new ones. Here are Mexico's top stars and a look at how equipped they are to make a big stand in Brazil.
Group A of the World Cup will be one of the most interesting ones for a number of reasons. It features the host nation and World Cup favorites, but it also features an intriguing battle for second place. Here is a breakdown of how the group could play out.
Being a Brazilian soccer player has its advantages. The country has a history and legacy of soccer greatness that automatically paints you in a positive light. But that history also comes with its great pressure and expectations. To be truly considered amongst the best Brazilians, you have to deliver like the best Brazilians. Just ask Kaka. The former Ballon d'Or winner was seen as the next big thing when he headed to South Africa as El Selecao's top star. But the then-Real Madrid property crumbled under pressure, tainting his legacy among Brazil's elite superstars.
History and Heartbreak took place on Wednesday as Mexico dominated Israel 3-0 in front of its fans in an international friendly leading up to the 2014 World Cup.
No player faces greater pressure entering the 2014 World Cup than Argentina's Lionel Messi. Considered one of soccer's all-time greats, Messi is still without futbol's greatest prize on his resume. Will this World Cup determine his legacy?
Italy made a magnificent run to the World Cup final in 1994, having shut down a tough Brazilian side, forcing penalties. But the story would slowly unravel when Roberto Baggio, the main reason why the team had made it that far, lost the game for "El Azzurri." Here is how Baggio's tournament unfolded prior to that fateful moment.
Sara Carbonero is ready to head back to work after giving birth almost five months ago. Sara Carbonero made headlines last World Cup when her boyfriend Iker Casillas, the goalkeeper for Spain, kissed her in the middle of an interview.
Heading to Brazil to take part in World Cup 2014 festivities? Here's a few things you may need to know before heading down there for the biggest event in soccer.
In 1994, the World Cup came to the United States for the first time in history. Even though it was a historic moment for the nation, the turn history was made by another nation: Brazil. El Selecao won its fourth World Cup by defeating Italy on penalties in the final. The South American side was composed of numerous great players, but one of them dominated the competition. That man was Romario and he was the eventual Golden Ball winner. Here is a look at Romario's heroic campaign in 1994.
Should Shakira have sung the official World Cup theme? If you're Shakira, then things are going pretty well for you. If you're the singers of the official World Cup theme -- Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leite -- then not so much.
Rio de Janeiro is seeing a rise of muggings on buses, beaches and other popular tourist destinations. Buses are the main form of public transportation, and muggings on buses have doubled since last year. In January, more than 420 cases were reported. A year ago, the number was 195.
The 2014 World Cup will place a tremendous amount of pressure on a number of major stars, among those is Argentina's Lionel Messi. Considered the best player in the world, Messi is often omitted from the conversation about whether or not he is the greatest soccer player of all time, and faces a similar situation that Diego Armando Maradona faced in the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.
In 2006, Italy became an improbable World Cup champion. The team was known for having an impenetrable defense, but was also suspect for giving up a lot of scoring chances to the opposition. Fortunately, the team had arguably the greatest goalie the world at the time manning the nets. Buffon was given the Golden Gloves at the tournament for being the best keeper, an award that he amply deserved.
