Photos: Highlights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup
This year's World Cup has already seen some of the strongest matchups and upsets in the tournament's history.
Soccer
Why some Brazilians won't be wearing their national soccer colors for the World Cup
Brazilians who voted against President Jair Bolsonaro are torn about sporting the yellow soccer jersey after the far-right leader and his supporters adopted the shirt.
What's being done to stop adults' misbehavior at youth soccer games
Youth soccer games seem to unleash the worst in adult behavior. Parents and coaches yell at refs, the players and each other. Adults' sideline behavior has resulted in a national referee shortage.
The 'Hand of God' soccer ball punched by Diego Maradona is up for auction
The ball was used in the infamous quarterfinal match between Argentina and England at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico City. It's expected to sell for as much as $3.6 million.
The weekend stadium tragedy underscores the danger of watching soccer in Indonesia
The death of at least 125 people at a soccer match on Saturday is a tragic reminder that Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend a game.
A Major League Soccer 'Cupset' as Sacramento Republic advances to U.S. Open Cup Final
Sacramento continues its dream run as the first lower-division soccer team to get to the final since 2008 - with a chance to become the first non-MLS champion since 1999.
Soccer game is 'way to connect' for refugees and Greensboro city staff
Greensboro has a large population of people displaced from their homelands, a fact the city celebrates annually on World Refugee Day.
An Argentine judge orders 8 to face a homicide trial in soccer star Maradona's death
The defendants include a neurosurgeon, two nurses and a car coordinator. Diego Maradona was under their care when he died at age 60 — and prosecutors say they were recklessly negligent.
Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches $9.3M at auction, a sports memorabilia record
The shirt was worn by the Argentine soccer legend when he scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.