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France’s 2018 World Cup Winning Squad: Where Are They Now?

France’s 2018 World Cup-winning squad was truly stacked with world-class talent.

Sports Illustrated · May 12

Frenzy Over The World Cup Shockingly Negative As Soccer Fans Complain En Masse About “The Worst Hosts Ever”

With less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, some people feel like there’s absolutely no “hype” surrounding a tournament that only takes place once every four years.

Bored Panda · May 12

Ukraine's Shakhtar gets lucrative lift into Champions League from title races across Europe

If any European soccer club deserves some luck to get a lucrative place in the Champions League, it's surely Shakhtar Donetsk

The Independent UK · May 12

I wrote a book about the last 40 years of US men’s soccer. Here is what I learned

The US men’s national team have high expectations at the 2026 World Cup. To me, that signals miraculous progress

The Guardian - US · May 12

U.S. hotels are calling the World Cup a 'non-event' and 80% warn bookings are falling short of expectations, report finds

Despite FIFA selling 5 million tickets for the games, “indicators suggest the anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association said.

Fortune · May 12

Olly Murs completes first day of 400km challenge for Soccer Aid

He was only told his route hours before he set off from Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium on Monday, cheered on by comedian John Bishop.

Evening Standard · May 11

West Ham’s goal against Arsenal was correctly disallowed. The rest is just noise

The Gunners’ title charge was strengthened by a goal called back, in a perfect encapsulation of what modern soccer has become

The Guardian - US · May 11

Grisly injuries, a brutal murder and a vanished hero: the forgotten tales of US World Cup history

As soccer fans turn their attention to the future of the sport in the States, we revisit four oft-overlooked moments – and one famous kick – that shaped its past

The Guardian - US · May 9

Copa Libertadores football match called off after just three minutes

CONMEBOL, the governing body of South American football, officially called off the match

The Independent UK · May 8

The 10 Most Iconic Moments in World Cup History—Ranked

From dramatic upsets to unforgettable celebrations, these 10 World Cup moments have helped define the greatest tournament in world soccer.

Sports Illustrated · May 8