Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha's stellar performance against Spain fuels Cape Verde's outsized World Cup hopes ahead of their match against Uruguay.
World Cup fans are complaining that hydration breaks are being used by networks for more ads, disrupting the game's flow.
Iran's medical team recounts a stressful World Cup debut in L.A. marked by delays and security checks.
France's football dominance over Senegal is viewed through a lens of colonial heritage, yet European teams are increasingly African.
Congo's national football team returns to the World Cup after 52 years, showcasing 'sapeur' fashion with leopard-print suits.
Merlin the duck, dressed in a Mexico World Cup jersey, has become an unlikely internet sensation and a symbol of fan support.
Iran's national football team faces protests at the World Cup, turning the sporting event into a platform for dissent against the regime.
Curaçao makes history by reaching the World Cup for the first time, with players born in the Netherlands representing the Caribbean nation.
John Sorochan, a turf scientist, leads the effort to create perfect playing fields for the 2026 World Cup.
Scientists and agronomists are engaged in years of research to ensure World Cup matches are played on consistent, natural grass pitches.