These five standouts - from teams playing and base-camping in Kansas City - are players to watch at the World Cup.

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

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The 2014 World Cup Final changed Lionel Messi forever and shaped the player who would later achieve football immortality.

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Koeman's Dutch side may have a tough task ahead of them but they have an exciting squad and reason to believe.

World champions often seem to carry a curse. A debt that football collects four years after they have reached the summit.