Triad Fans Ready for Another World Cup Match
Soccer fans around the globe will gather again this week to watch their country fight for the title of World Cup Champion, and Winston-Salem is no exception.
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FIFA Probes Whether Uruguay Star Bit Italian Opponent
Uruguay beat Italy in a close match. But instead of celebrating, the team finds itself embroiled in controversy. Star player Luis Suarez was seen on TV worldwide apparently biting an Italian defender.
Portugal Snatches Victory From U.S., Match Ends 2-2
The U.S. men's soccer team had a chance to secure its spot in the second round of the World Cup, but it failed to hold on to its lead in the final moments of the match.
Puma's Pink And Blue Cleats Make A Bold Play At The World Cup
Soccer players aren't the only ones battling on the pitch: Shoe brands are fighting it out as well. While Adidas and Nike dominate the market, Puma has a sneaky counterattack: mismatched shoes.
Ecuadoran Province Churns Out Top-Notch Soccer Players
Ecuador produces some excellent soccer players, but they predominantly come from the same area. The sparsely populated Pacific coast province of Esmeraldas. What makes it Ecuador's soccer hotbed?
Even If Their Team Loses, Japanese Fans Still Sweep The World Cup
It's common to hear of soccer hooligans taunting players and fighting in the stands. In Japan, it's a different story: Soccer fans there have a tradition of cleaning up the stadium after matches.
A World Cup Stunner: Spain Fails To Defend Its Crown
With an upset by Chile Wednesday, defending World Cup champion Spain has been eliminated from this year's tournament.
In Brazil, Predictions Of Doom And Gloom Give Way To Minor Annoyances
Brazil's World Cup preparation endured some heavy criticism leading up to the games. Stadiums were still under construction, Internet connections were sketchy and transportation faced major challenges. A week into the tournament, NPR's Russell Lewis has traveled to three airports and three cities so far. He talks to Melissa Block about what has worked and what remains a challenge.
Troubles Put Aside, Brazilians Embrace World Cup
In World Cup action Tuesday, Brazil and Mexico played to a draw. Despite the dashed hopes of the home team, Brazilians are feeling more buoyant generally about hosting soccer's biggest tournament.
Third Time's A Charm: U.S. Beats Ghana In World Cup Match
The U.S. Men's National Team has beaten Ghana in the group stage of the World Cup in Brazil. The score was 2-1. The U.S. team had lost to Ghana in the previous two World Cups.