Has the World Cup changed Russia?
While the players are having a well earned rest after the semi-finals this week, the fans are out and about sightseeing in Russia. This can't be taken for granted as the country…
‘Korean, brother, you are Mexican now!’ Countries bond over Germany’s defeat
German tabloid BILD is "speechless" after the Mannschaft's devastating loss to South Korea. It's led to worldwide "schadenfreude" and new ties between Mexicans and Koreans, who are being celebrated in Mexico as…
Germany’s World Cup exit
World Cup fever has truly taken hold on social media, after the shock exit of reigning champions Germany.…
Journalist Julia Guimarães tells off fan who tries to kiss her during World Cup report
Júlia Guimarães of Brazilian broadcaster Globo TV was about to begin her segment Sunday when a man approached from the left side of the frame, leaned in and tried to kiss her…
From ‘Brexit Derby’ to Albania’s double-headed eagle: Politics invade World Cup
Swiss football players are fined for an Albanian nationalist gesture that has divided the country - just one of the many ways identity politics are sneaking onto the pitch at the World…
Cat-astrophe for Argentina – oracle pet picks Nigeria to win
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has said he is ready for victory in the crucial Group D match against Nigeria, but an oracle cat's prediction may give him some 'paws' for thought.…
No mercy for misfiring Messi, says Nigeria coach
Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the…
It might be my last World Cup, says France midfielder Pogba
France midfielder Paul Pogba said the finals in Russia might be his last World Cup but he hopes he will be fit for more.…
Police seize fake Colombian World Cup shirts laced with cocaine
Police in Bogota seized over a dozen fake Colombian World Cup soccer team jerseys that were laced with cocaine, authorities in the South American country reported on Saturday (June 23).…
The dual-nationality footballers playing at the World Cup
As the World Cup group stage continues, we focus on binational footballers, who often have to weigh up the pros and cons of playing for their home country.…
Most memorable Nigeria World Cup game
Most memorable Nigeria World Cup game.…