Joshua Kimmich said before the game that Germany needed to avoid a poor one-goal loss at the World Cup. They have begun their last two major tournaments the same way. And then gone out in humiliation. But the tactical staleness that characterized Germany's decline under the latter reign of Joachim Löw remains under Hansi Flick. […]

The viewing numbers are in for the USA's first World Cup 2022 game. Adding the numbers of FOX Sports and Telemundo Deportes together, the total viewing audience for USA-Wales was an impressive 11.7 million. Televised on a Monday afternoon from 2-4PM ET, the game ended 1-1 with both Wales and the United States sharing the […]

The Glazers, who own Manchester United, are seeking a sale of the club in the near future. The club's owners want new ownership investment. Whether it will become a full sale or partial investment remains to be seen. Sky Sports claims the Glazer family should soon formally announce plans to sell the club. Later in […]

Qatar isn’t a popular host for the 2022 World Cup. It will be a tournament with a uniquely bizarre legacy once it’s over. However, amidst fears of a dull tournament, Saudi Arabia produced a moment that will go down in World Cup history. Tuesday morning saw the unfancied Saudi Arabian team, coached by Herve Renard, […]

It's been a busy few months for World Soccer Talk, and we're excited to share some big updates about our World Cup coverage plans: More than a year in the making • First, this month, World Soccer Talk celebrates 17 years in existence. Thank you for supporting us all of these years and relying us on […]

Budweiser, the principal beer sponsor for FIFA over the last three decades, received a stadium ban on beers from Qatar at the World Cup. Kicking off in just days, there is now a ban on the sale of beer to the majority of guests. According to the Financial Times, alcohol is not banned for everybody, […]

The global recession is a real thing, so many of us may be seeking out the cheapest ways to watch the World Cup. Fortunately, in the United States, there are a number of affordable options to watch all 64 games. Plus, this is available in both English and Spanish, depending on the viewer's preference. To […]

Sports fans love big events, and there's a sub-set of those who love to place a bet on the big tournament. It doesn't get any bigger than the World Cup, so we decided to take a look at the World Cup betting odds to see what the bookmakers are saying. "We're probably not expecting these […]

The Portugal national team have an added distraction in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo haranguing Manchester United in his interview with Piers Morgan. Cristiano has not done Portugal boss Fernando Santos any favors. No doubt the pre-game press conferences focus on the controversy brought to the training camp by Cristiano’s actions. During the games against […]

Apple and Major League Soccer have announced its MLS Season Pass from Apple TV has coverage of all MLS games with no blackouts. Plus, the platform includes all MLS NEXT and MLS NEXT Pro matches airing across the season. Users have access to subscription via practically any device using the Apple TV app. Apple listed […]

Sometimes in life, serendipity happens when you least expect it. Before the FIFA 2010 World Cup, Landon Donovan was recognized as the best soccer player the US had ever generated. Likewise, Ian Darke already had a very successful career as a commentator. He was one of the most recognizable voices of Premier League coverage, especially […]

Nike dropped its World Cup ad for the 2022 World Cup, and it is a treat for soccer fans regardless of age. There are modern day stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Kevin de Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk and Cristiano Ronaldo. There are also stars of decades ago, such as Ronaldo, Edgar Davids, Ronaldinho and a […]

Cristiano Ronaldo, much under the spectacle currently for Manchester United, could be on his way to MLS and Inter Miami. As of now, the Portuguese superstar is with his national side for the World Cup. However, he is making headlines due to a scathing interview with Piers Morgan. In that interview, which debuts Wednesday and […]

Bayern Munich star Sadio Mané will be on the sidelines for Senegal's first few matches of the 2022 World Cup. The forward suffered a leg injury during Bayern's Bundesliga game with Werder Bremen a week ago. Although German coaches initially thought that the injury was not serious, Mané will now miss multiple World Cup games. […]

Portugal have unveiled their World Cup squad for Qatar 2022. Head coach Fernando Santos named the 26-man roster, but can this group of players nicknamed "The Chosen Ones" finally win Portugal’s first World Cup? Experience wins out Three players were named in the Portugal squad with over 100 appearances each for the Seleção (Cristiano Ronaldo, […]