Soccer is a game for everyone. Regardless of where you come from or where you are going, soccer is there. That could be as a player, coach, fan or employee. Everyone has a different story of one team, one player or one moment that allowed them to become a fan of soccer. Eventually, that passion […]

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 […]

English heavyweights Chelsea and Arsenal are heading to Florida this July for a derby in the 2022 FC Series. In fact, Chelsea vs. Arsenal tickets are now available in a game that is expected to sell out. Scheduled for Saturday, July 23, Orlando's Camping World Stadium will host the game between Chelsea and Arsenal. Located […]

The English Premier League is the most-watched soccer league in the world. With clubs basked in history like Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, some of the classic soccer fans enjoy the league. Also, the EPL caters to the fans of fresh teams. Clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea do not have the same historical record […]

Dragan Skočić, the head coach of Iran, was born in Rijeka, a port city in Croatia near the Adriatic Sea. As a former player, his career as a midfielder spanned from 1987 to 2004. His most prominent stint came with Spanish side Las Palmas, then in the Spanish second division. He is the first Croatian […]

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) faces a unique challenge in planning out locations for future games. There are 50 states spread out across thousands of miles. Yet, there are only so many games to go around. Many other countries around the world, especially within CONCACAF, are geographically small. Island nations and Central American countries […]

Devoid of any major men's soccer competition such as the World Cup, Euros, Copa América or Gold Cup, this summer is a rare one for soccer fans. We have the FIFA World Cup in Qatar to thank (or blame) for that. As a result, it means that many footballers have a break this summer. But […]

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 […]

Qatar 2022 is not just potentially, but probably Lionel Messi's last World Cup. The Argentine has all the makings of a legend of the game, that much is indisputable. As an individual, he has more Ballon d'Ors than any other player in history. He ranks third on the all-time goal-scoring list, soon to be second […]

The NWSL season is upon us, with the 2022 edition of the Challenge Cup starting last month. Along with a new season comes new kits for (almost) every team, and as someone who has designed a few kits myself over the years, it's always fun to take a look when clubs drop new threads and […]

The United States has the unseen opportunity to host three successive sporting events on the world's stage. The FIFA World Cup comes to the U.S. in 2026 through a shared host with Mexico and Canada. Then, two years later, Los Angeles hosts its third Summer Olympics. Hosting the World Cup and the Olympics in a […]

World Soccer Talk® is pleased to announce that the What the World Cup Means to Me eBook is now available as a free download. Soccer fans can get it by signing up through our website at worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/worldcupbook. The eBook is beautifully designed with a custom look-and-feel throughout the 29 pages. Each of the essays in […]

The dilemma wonder kids face at major clubs is whether to stay and fight for a place in the first-team or go elsewhere to continue their development. Christopher Nkunku made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain on December 8, 2015, against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. It was 24 days after his 18th birthday. […]

Subscribers to Paramount+ now have the option of watching their favorite Argentine Primera División games in Spanish or English. Previously, all of the Argentine Primera División games were available on Paramount+ with English-language commentary. However, effective immediately, fans will get to choose between Spanish or English for most of the matches. Those games may include […]

It's time for a change. After featuring its previous design that ran for several years, today I'm pleased to announce that World Soccer Talk has officially launched its a website redesign and rebranding. With 2022 being a World Cup year, there's no better timing than now to release our new look and feel. Note however […]