ESPN FC World Cup Stories

Why the World Cup Matters

The World Cup is sociology by other means. It tells us the most about…

In His Defense

Kyle Beckerman is quietly anchoring the heart of America’s defense

If Results Hold

But will they?

In the ‘round-robin’ group stage of the World Cup, the top two teams in each…

Mexico vs the Netherlands

So, we meet again…

“History is written by the victors”, but seldom losers have more fun; especially in sports, when there is nothing to lose and so much to win.

Warm-up

Why I don’t Support England (or Anyone Else) at World Cups

At least an attempted explanation

On Closer Examination: Hero Ball

Argentina’s World Cup dream begins and ends with Lionel Messi

Breakdown and analysis of particular plays happening during the 2014 World Cup.

Dear World, I’m Not That Big A Deal

The Worldly Cup

SHOCKS

Check out our in-depth analysis of the World Cup surprises so far

Spain: Waxing nostalgic

as I have only good things for La Furia Roja