The FIFA World Cup returns for its 23rd edition in North America in 2026. An expanded 48-team field means there will be more nations than ever before battling for glory across the United States, ...

The fact that the first World Cup was awarded to South America to begin with did not sit well with Europe and almost derailed the tournament before a ball was even kicked. The other aspiring host ...

Three Harvard, three Yale, two Pennsylvania players, and one each from Dartmouth, Navy, and Haverford were included in the All-American soccer team picked yesterday afternoon by J. F. Carr-'28, coach ...

Notable absentees: Of the major European countries, only France took part Surprises: USA, who finished third Golden Boot: Guillermo Stabile (Argentina) -- 8 Stats: A total of 70 goals were scored ...

Thirteen countries took part in the first World Cup finals which were held in Uruguay in recognition of their victories in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. Fifa had planned to stage an international ...

Below is a gallery of every soccer ball used in the World Cup since its founding in 1930. Beginning with leather balls throughout the ’30’s then transitioning to balls with seams in 1938 and ...

Over 200 nations from around the globe spent more than two years playing in close to 900 matches in order to become one of the 32 teams to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. How ...