Hosts Brazil are the heavy favorites to win the whole tournament, but if results don’t go their way on Monday evening, the Selecao might not even make it to the knockout stages. But with Cameroon ...

Brazil is about to host the biggest football frenzy on the planet, where teams from around the world fight for the Cup every fan wants to hold. But as Messi, Neymar and Rooney come face to face, ...

As Germany stand on the brink of finishing a story that is 12 years in the making, defender Benedikt Hoewedes ruminated on how there could yet be a plot hole, how there could yet be a twist. "We want ...

BRAZIL has delivered a beautiful World Cup, and not just because of the on-pitch action. Check out some of the hottest crowd shots so far. Belgium is ready. Dutch fans react to the live projection of ...

Less than two years separate us and the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, a host nation that holds the game in its highest regard. Diving into the heart of a country absolutely oozing with ...

Guilherme Dalla Déa is the head coach of Brazil’s U-15 national teamCredits: Rafael Ribeiro /CBFBrazil’s U-15 national team has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festiv ...

My brother grew up playing soccer in its heyday as an “everyone wins” support sport, an exercise in teaching equality over competition, teamwork over individuality. The idea was practice, practice, ...

FIFA and Brazil 2014’s Local Organizing Committee have picked the mascot for the next World Cup, and it could have been a lot worse, particularly if the first thing you heard about the choice was ...

One of the most desirable destinations in the world, Rio is the home of Brazil’s carnival spirit, as well as its most iconic football venue - the Maracana. Having hosted the World Cup final in 1950, ...

The last time the World Cup was held in Brazil back in 1950, the host was beaten by Uruguay. Brazil has won the cup a record five times since then and you’d be crazy to bet against them this year.