Like the big event in any sport, the World Cup football had a humble beginning. It then rose to become one of the most ...

With the World Cup finally upon us, how well do you know your tournament history? Try CNN’s ultimate quiz to find out.

The 1930 tournament could hardly have been more chaotic, ending with a one-armed goalscorer, a stoning and a wake for a ...

World Cup odds are in and history says hosting a World Cup is a massive advantage. 74% of World Cup hosts (17 of 23) matched ...

Former AC Milan and Real Madrid star Kaka has high hopes for the United States Men’s National Team at the 2026 World Cup. As ...

These are the players to have worn the captain's armband for the U.S. men's national team at each of its World Cup ...

Eight players aged 40 or over, including Cristiano Ronaldo, are set to feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026 – more than in ...

On July 15, 1930, Argentina and France played out a tight tie that gave us easily the strangest referee moment ever in World ...

First touted back in 1902, agreed in principle in Antwerp in 1920 and passed as a resolution at FIFA’s 1928 Congress, soccer’s World Cup was finally launched on July 13, 1930 ...

A brief history of the evolution of the U.S. men's national team and its performances since the first World Cup in 1930.

Italy (1934, 1938) and Brazil (1958, 1962) are the only two nations to win back-to-back titles in World Cup history. Italy ...

The latest World Cup presents an opportunity to make history, and North America's expanded tournament this summer could be ...