Tite, who coached Brazil for six years dating back to 2016, resigned from the position after the Seleção lost to Croatia in the World Cup quarterfinals. Brazil only lost on penalties to the 2018 runner-up on penalties. In fact, Tite's squad had the lead with just five minutes to play in extra time. However, this marks […]

The World Cup favorites are now out of the tournament after Brazil lost to Croatia on Friday via penalties. Despite mustering just one shot on target in 120 minutes, the Europeans advanced to the semifinals. Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was undoubtedly the star of the show. The Dinamo Zagreb shot-stopper made 10 saves throughout the […]

Spanish giants Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a massive fee with Palmeiras for wonderkid Endrick. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the 16-year-old striker will cost around $75 million. Because of his age, the player can't technically move to Real until he turns 18 in the summer of 2024. The six-year deal will keep […]

With eight teams remaining in the 2022 World Cup, options are dwindling as to who can win the tournament. There are the usual favorites. France and England have a tasty quarterfinal fixture. Lionel Messi and Argentina play the Netherlands in a 2014 semifinal rematch. Then, Brazil and Portugal lit up their respective opposition in the […]

Gabriel Jesus picked up an injury at the World Cup with a Brazil in the side's loss against Cameroon. While it first appeared not overly serious, later tests revealed the Arsenal striker needs surgery. Officially, it is a medial ligament injury in the forward's right knee. The Telegraph's Mike McGrath reports the surgery's recovery time […]

In Monday's pair of round of 16 fixtures, two teams from the 2018 quarterfinals punched a ticket to that round of 2022. However, while Japan pushed Croatia to the brink, Brazil cruised along in what has been a sumptuous World Cup for the five-time champions. For South Korea and Japan, it is a harsh exit […]

Brazil, the odds-on favorites to win this year's tournament, announced its World Cup squad for Qatar 2022. Unsurprisingly, the contingent of 26 names features some of the world's best and most famous talents. In fact, there are many similarities to the side that reached the Copa America Final in 2021. Moreover, there are select players […]

Tottenham forward Richarlison was racially abused during Brazil's 5-1 over Tunisia on Tuesday. A fan threw a banana at the Brazilian while he celebrated after scoring his team's second goal of the match. The broadcast showed Richarlison's teammate Fred kicking the banana away. Although the match featured teams from South America and Africa, it was […]

Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Gabriel Martinelli lead a list of talented players absent from Brazil's squad for an upcoming pair of friendlies. Brazil, one of the favorites for the World Cup title, have two scheduled games later this month. The South American giants will face Ghana on September 23rd and Tunisia four days […]

When thinking about the World Cup upsets ranked, there are certain runs that spring into mind. Cameroon became the darlings of Italia 90 by reaching the quarterfinals. Twelve years later, fellow African side Senegal finished second in a group featuring two prior World-Cup-winning nations. In a Final, Uruguay defeated Brazil in front of over 170,000 […]

The countries with the most World Cup soccer titles are an elite group. These nations have history of producing world class talent each year. Therefore, they are always in the mix for contention when the World Cup rolls around every four years. In the 21 editions of the tournament, only eight countries out of FIFA's […]

There are any number of nations that feel they are the most like to win the World Cup in 2022. With the depth of squads qualifying for the World Cup, there are legitimate paths for multiple teams to reach the Final in December. Belief is one thing, true potential is another. Only eight countries can […]

The World Cup top scorers of all time list differs heavily from the stereotypical list of who the greatest players of all time are. If anything, that signals that heroes are made in the monthlong competition that happens every four years. For example, Cristiano Ronaldo has seven goals in his four World Cup competitions. That […]

The recent World Cup has spawned a number of books that not only look at the recent past of American soccer but what the men’s national team needs to do going forward. Many of these stories are being written by journalists, but it is rare we hear from people who have experienced the U.S. soccer […]

Police in Sao Paulo fired off tear gas to break up a small group of protesters walking to Corinthians Stadium where the opening ceremony will occur in a few hours. While the most of the globe is concerned about the World Cup opening match, many Brazilians are upset that the tournament is even taking place on […]