The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is set to be one of the most unique in the long history of the tournament. Not since Argentina 1978 have we seen a tournament with fewer total stadiums – that edition had six while Qatar's World Cup 2022 stadiums will equal a grand total of eight venues. And […]

Even before the USMNT plays two games in the September international window, manager Gregg Berhalter says the final World Cup roster is around 85% complete. Mathematically, this means that four World Cup spots are up in the air. Plus, Berhalter still has to lock in a potential starting XI at the World Cup. That makes […]

On Thursday, September 1st, the Jules Rimet trophy stopped at Milad Tower in Tehran during the global tour ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Despite Qatar 2022 being Iran’s sixth appearance in the World Cup, this is the first time the World Cup trophy has made its presence in its nation. Former Iranian goalkeeper […]

Adidas has dropped a wave of official releases, unveiling World Cup 2022 kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain. Though we've seen most of these shirts before via various leaks, the official release gives us our first truly clear looks at the new looks. Let's dive in: Argentina Away World Cup 2022 Kit The […]

It should come as no surprise that you can watch the 2022 World Cup without cable. Streaming plays such a key role in the U.S. enjoyment of soccer that it is now standard for providers. Some allot their own services, while there are other, more broad, options also available. Fact remains, you do not need […]

For the first time in 32 years, the United States of America will be hosting the World Cup in 2026. And as co-hosts, Mexico will be hosting World Cup games for the third time, and Canada the first time ever. If you're wondering how to watch the World Cup on US TV, we have all […]

The triumph of Paolo Rossi and Enzo Bearzot at the 1982 World Cup is underrated amongst the competition's lore. The late Italian manager Enzo Bearzot pioneered 'total football' from Ajax. He steered Italians away from the Catenaccio, or 'door-bolt,' defensive strategy. That tactic led to the emergence of Italian soccer during the 1960s. This defensive […]

Doha (AFP) – FIFA on Thursday officially brought forward the opening match of this year's World Cup by one day to November 20 in a rare schedule change so that hosts Qatar feature in the gala game. Football's ruling executive universally approved the decision, FIFA said in a statement while Qatar said it would give […]

The 2022 World Cup is here. This time every four years is thrilling for the action on the field, but it's also when all the jersey manufacturers bring out the World Cup Jerseys for the 32 teams with new designs. For certain nations, there is little surprise when their uniform unveiling occurs, because we know […]

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 […]

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 […]