In Hawaiian lore, the goddess of volcanoes and fire – the creator of the islands themselves – is called Pele. In soccer lore, the god of the beautiful […]
How Much Do the World Cup Winners Get Paid?
The prestige of playing in a World Cup alone must surely feel like the achievement of a lifetime; just imagine how it would feel to lift the famous […]
Five Ways to Stream the World Cup in the USA
The World Cup is here and you want to watch it. We all do. The best names the sport has produced are competing on the world stage to […]
What is the World Cup Golden Boot?
Even in team sports, personal accolades are highly sought after. Whether it’s Super Bowl MVP or the Heisman trophy in college football, every athlete knows that, in all […]
What is the World Cup Third-Placed Playoff?
The third-place playoff: a curious game that some love because it seems to throw up goals aplenty; others question its very existence. Some sports don’t even entertain the […]
Does The World Cup Host Qualify Automatically?
You might have turned off your TV last week to see Qatar featuring in the opening game of this World Cup and thought: “I didn’t know Qatar had […]
Why Are The World Cup Matches So Long in Qatar?
If you’ve been enjoying the soccer festival in the Middle East, one thing above all others might have caught your attention: the matches are long. Really long. When […]
Soccer at the World Cup vs. The Olympics (Which is Bigger?)
There are undoubtedly some similarities between the World Cup and the Olympics. They’re both held every four years, and they both showcase the most talented athletes in the […]
Are World Cup Tickets Hard to Get? (Revealed!)
The FIFA World Cup is soccer’s most prestigious tournament. For the lucky ones who attend the matches in person, it’s an event they will never forget. But are […]
Why Does the World Cup Always Start in June? (Explained!)
Every four years, the World Cup takes center stage and plays out to billions of spectators all around the world. In most years, the World Cup kicks off […]