Among the “Australian values” on our citizenship test is that 25-plus million of us become Socceroos tragics for a couple of weeks every fourth year, and then magically transform back to normal indifference as the bandwagon empties.
Among the “Australian values” on our citizenship test is that 25-plus million of us become Socceroos tragics for a couple of weeks every fourth year, and then magically transform back to normal indifference as the bandwagon empties.
Host nation Canada have kicked off their World campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the United States take on Paraguay at 11am. Follow all the action.
Host nation Canada have kicked off their World campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina, before the United States take on Paraguay at 11am. Follow all the action.
Astronomical ticket prices, soaring security costs and concern over traffic and transit snarls is mixed with pride in host cities and excitement over the U.S. team.
The United States plays Paraguay on Friday in the first U.S.-hosted game of the World Cup, at SoFi Stadium near Los Angeles. FIFA is requiring stadiums to hide the logos of their corporate sponsors during the tournament.
Modern football is a young man’s game, according to Australian striker Mohamed Toure, who is bullish about what he and the team can do at this World Cup.
Modern football is a young man’s game, according to Australian striker Mohamed Toure, who is bullish about what he and the team can do at this World Cup.
The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than a playing field. Climate Central's Ben Tracy shows us how extreme heat is changing the game in our warming world. It's for our series, Tipping Point.