ALL POSTS TAGGED "World Cup" - Page 6
Argentina
/ 610 days agoScaloni choses Messi over Maradona in Argentina hero debate
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has had his say in the Messi vs Maradona debate. Fresh off of collecting the 2022 World Cup trophy, the country's third, Scaloni has chosen Lionel Messi over Diego Maradona. "If I have to choose one I choose Leo, I have something special with him. He is the best of […]
FIFA
/ 611 days agoDid FOX pay bribes to win World Cup rights?
FOX is facing accusations of paying bribes to attain the World Cup rights. Originally, FOX acquired the World Cup rights to the 2018 and 2022 World Cup rights back in 2011. It later added the 2026 rights in 2015. However, a court appearance on Tuesday for two former FOX executives could implicate that FOX paid […]
World Cup 2022
/ 611 days agoMost popular soccer websites in USA during World Cup 2022
Qatar 2022 may be over, but it was a huge tournament for the most popular soccer websites in USA during the first month of the World Cup. In the data below provided by Comscore, the industry standard for web measurement, the month of November 2022 saw FIFA.com climb into first place, understandably so. After all, […]
FOX Sports
/ 611 days agoQatar 2022 is most-streamed World Cup ever
Qatar 2022 was the most-streamed World Cup in the tournament's history. While streaming only came to a true forefront in 2014 and growing in 2018, data tabulated by World Soccer Talk shows that 2022 was a huge win for streaming. Each year, more and more people cut the cord and sign up for streaming services. […]
Leagues: NASL
/ 629 days agoPelé leaves behind an everlasting soccer legacy in America
The world has lost a a true icon, as the legendary Pelé passed away Thursday in his native Brazil. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the Brazilian maestro dazzled the world in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, winning three World Cup titles over that span. And he spent nearly 20 years making 636 appearances with Santos […]
Brazil
/ 629 days agoRIP PELÉ, 1940-2022
Pelé, one of the most recognizable athletes in history, died on Thursday. The three-time World Cup winner is a legend of more than just soccer. He was 82. For some time, Pelé's health deteriorated. Most recently, he had issues regarding colon cancer. He spent Christmas in a hospital in Brazil surrounded by his loved ones. […]
benfica
/ 630 days agoChelsea ready to sign Enzo Fernández in January window
Chelsea are supposedly set to splash the cash on Enzo Fernández. The Evening Standard claim that the Blues are content to trigger the midfielder's release clause at Benfica. This fee would be in the region of $125 million. Fernández was one of the breakout stars of the World Cup with Argentina. The 21-year-old central midfielder […]
Argentina
/ 635 days agoTen Hag wants Lisandro Martinez ready for Premier League return
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made it clear that he is counting on his World Cup players to be ready for the club's next fixture. The manager already used eight players that featured at the tournament during Wednesday's Carabao Cup match. Five of these players made appearances in the starting XI. However, ten […]
News
/ 635 days agoHow to pick a soccer team to support
Are you new to the sport of soccer? Have you caught the quadrennial World Cup fever, and want to keep your interest in the game going? Do you casually watch footy year-round, but want to take your support to the next level? Then you need to know how to pick a soccer team to support […]
FIFA Rankings
/ 636 days agoUSA climb to number 13 in FIFA world rankings
The USA men's national team has moved up to 13th in the new FIFA world rankings. Gregg Berhalter's team was previously 16th in the rankings prior to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It is the highest the Americans have been in the ratings since February, where they were also 13th. A move up in […]
FIFA
/ 637 days agoFIFA considers idea of World Cup every three years
FIFA is considering more changes to their World Cup, including organizing a tournament every three years. Recently, FIFA halted plans of making the World Cup a biennial event. The Guardian claims that talks about changes to the World Cup have been ongoing for months now. FIFA president Gianni Infantino clearly wants the tournament to increase […]
FOX Sports
/ 637 days agoWorld Cup Final second most-viewed game ever
The thrilling 2022 World Cup Final that saw Argentina triumph over France was a triumph for broadcasters as well. The match turned out to be the second most-watched soccer game in US television and streaming history. The game itself was one of the most exciting, memorable contests ever. A raucous France comeback from 2-0 down […]
FOX Sports
/ 638 days ago2022 World Cup Final viewership watched by 26 million
The number is in for the 2022 World Cup Final viewership. And it's a massive one. Almost 26 million people watched the 2022 World Cup Final on US TV and streaming. The Argentina-France final is the second most-watched men's World Cup final in US television and streaming history. In total, 25.783 million watched one of […]
BBC
/ 639 days agoBBC's World Cup closing montage captures greatest moments
One of the ways that the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) stands apart from other broadcasters worldwide is their commitment to quality. For instance, BBC's World Cup closing montage is four minutes and forty-four seconds of beauty. It encapsulates many of the most memorable moments from Qatar 2022. But it's more than a highlight reel. It's […]
TV Ratings
/ 639 days ago2022 USMNT TV ratings increased 4% compared to 2014
The year is drawing to a close and that means it is time to take a look at the 2022 USMNT TV ratings. This year was different for the US than any other year for some time. The USMNT returned to the World Cup after missing out on the 2018 edition of the tournament. Consequently, the […]