Need to keep track of who's out on the pitch? No problem – check out the 2022 World Cup squad numbers breakdown for each team below! Players listed in numerical order and by name displayed on shirt Argentina Squad Numbers 1 ARMANI 2 FOYTH 3 TAGLIAFICO 4 MONTIEL 5 PAREDES 6 PEZZELLA 7 DE PAUL […]

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 […]

The elegance and talent of Alvaro Recoba and Enzo Francescoli. The nastiness and pragmatism of Paulo Montero and Diego Godin. The ruthlessness and dynamism of Diego Forlan, Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani. This is how Uruguay have been portrayed in recent decades. The back line and the forward line – that's were Uruguay have been […]

Soccer legend David Beckham and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning go head-to-head in a new World Cup ad. The advertising commercial centers around the debate over soccer linguistics. Europeans, and practically the rest of the world, call it football. Here in the United States, it goes by soccer. Of course, football is the […]

Argentina is dreaming of reclaiming the World Cup trophy for the third time in their great history. The weight of the world rests upon Lionel Messi’s shoulders to deliver success for the Argentina National Team. Even for the greatest player in football history, the burden is great to hold. Over the past ten years, players […]

The USA has announced its 26 man roster that are in Qatar for this year's World Cup. The Americans are looking to make an impression after failing to qualify for World Cup 2018. Get to know each member of the new generation of the USMNT with the player profiles below: Brenden Aaronson MidfielderClub: Leeds United […]

Qatar is moving beer stands to less prominent areas inside World Cup stadiums. Tournament organizers have made the move just days before the start of the competition in Qatar. The decision has affected all eight stadiums hosting the World Cup. Alcohol sales at the upcoming World Cup have been a contentious issue for months. Under […]

Tubi, the free streaming service that's under the umbrella of FOX Entertainment, is making reruns of World Cup games available in 4K. With most 2022 World Cup group stage games featuring kickoff times of 5AM ET, 8AM ET, 11AM ET and 2PM ET, many fans will watch games on-demand. Viewing options galore are available via […]

Teams competing in the 2022 World Cup have a very short window to prepare of the tournament. As the World Cup in Qatar is being held during an unusual time, teams have much less time to train together prior to the competition. Most European clubs have matches scheduled up until Nov. 13. This is just […]

Historically, the Islamic Republic feared the success of Iranian soccer players at major tournaments, like the World Cup. For decades, the regime maintained ignoble feelings that Iran's success could inspire the masses to pour into the streets in civil unrest. This threatened the security of a watertight Shiite government. As a result, Team Melli never […]

Travelers heading to the World Cup in Qatar will have to show a negative COVID-19 test upon entering the country. This rule is in place for all people over the age of five, regardless of vaccination status. The negative PCR test must also be taken no more than 48 hours before departure time. For fans […]

There is no secret that sports leagues, including soccer and the World Cup, have a Gen Z problem. Those born between 1997 and 2012 are much less involved in sports compared to other age groups. This includes both playing and being interested in watching games on TV. The statistics show that younger Gen Z kids, […]

The 2026 World Cup final apparently has a home, with Texas surprising everyone. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas reportedly hosts the massive match. Currently, the stadium's primary user is the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Yet, 'Jerryworld' has been in the mix to host the World Cup Final for some time. Previously, stadiums in New York and […]

The Qatar government conscripted hundreds of people to provide security for the upcoming World Cup. Among the civilians drafted are apparently diplomats that were overseas. Reuters reported that those called up mostly serve at military-style checkpoints near World Cup stadiums. These civilians are being trained to manage lines formed by people entering stadiums, frisk fans […]