The Science Behind The World Cup Ball
For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.
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The Science Behind South Korea's Race-Based World Cup Strategy
South Korea's men's soccer team tried to confuse scouts from Sweden's team by swapping jerseys so their opponent couldn't tell the players apart. But could a strategy like that actually work?
World Cup 2018: What's Happened So Far
If this weekend's big matches had one lesson, it was that even great teams don't win every game. The Davids were stronger than expected, and the Goliaths were weighed down by sky-high expectations.
A Moscow Prison Got A Makeover For The World Cup, Opposition Leader Quips
Upon his release, Alexei Navalny said in an apparently sarcastic Instagram post that the prison was getting upgrades for soccer fans: LCD TVs and three-course meals.
World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
Tibet's Soccer Dream: Playing In The Alternate World Cup
The tournament in London, wrapping up on Saturday, brings together 16 teams from nations, ethnic minorities and regions not part of the World Cup's geography.
Argentina's Move To Cancel Soccer Match With Israel Draws Cheers, Condemnations
It was supposed to be a simple exhibition soccer game Saturday in Jerusalem. But after Argentina cancelled it, the would-be friendly has instead become the centerpiece of some international hostility.
FIFA Fires Criminal Complaint At Viagogo Over World Cup, Threatening To Void Tickets
FIFA says its website is the "only official and legitimate" way to get the tickets. But the World Cup final is a hot ticket on ticket reseller Viagogo's site, costing up to nearly $14,100.
Hope Solo Announces She Is Running For U.S. Soccer Presidency
One of the goalkeeper's aims is to change America's "pay to play" youth soccer system. She joins a crowded field of contenders for the top post after Sunil Gulati announced he wouldn't run again.
2018 World Cup Draw Is Complete, With No Obvious 'Group Of Death'
Spain will play Portugal, France will play Peru, and Brazil will play Switzerland — but the draw for the Russian-hosted tournament lacks an obviously imposing group.