The Soccer Match That Should Have Never Been Played

How Chile qualified for the 1974 World Cup in the…

The World Cup matters, but Brazil is the last place in the world that should host it.

A love affair

The World Cup. And me.

Four Minutes to Glory

A miraculous feat by the Colombian national soccer team

A Summer Night, 1982

Where I return, every four years

The year is 1982, I am 11 years old. I’m living in downtown Tampere, Finland, with my mother and older sister. I don’t quite recall how exactly I’ve learned to get enthusiastic about football. We live in a block…

Why the World Cup Matters

Marcos Senna — New York Cosmos

Why do you love the World Cup?

The Truest Test

A Case for the Champions League

The Golden Team of 1950's Hungary. The total football of 1970's Netherlands. The creative brilliance of 1982 Brazil. These teams produced some of the best soccer the world has ever seen. And yet, the World Cup belongs to…

Twelve steps

How a penalty kick put Uruguay back again in World Cup miracle making history.

My Father is My Most Unforgettable World Cup Memory.

How I learned that a grown man can in fact cry…

The Brazilians Watching at Home

Why Philippe Coutinho and Miranda should be playing for the hosts this summer.

Every World Cup cycle brings with it a cast of roster snubs, and the 2014 Brazil tournament is no exception. The glut…