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World Cup: Lionel Messi Sends Strong Message After Beating Croatia, Reaching Finals

With his career winding down, Lionel Messi may be on the cusp of winning his first and what may be his only World Cup as he and Argentina demolished Croatia with the final tally of 3-0.

World Cup Semifinals: Will Croatia End Lionel Messi's Dream and Will Morocco Shock France?

Dec 12, 2022 08:39 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Qatar World Cup has so far been filled with triumphs, heartbreaks, controversies, and upsets. Now, as we head to next weekend's semifinal match-ups, we are taking a look at the Final Four teams: Argentina, Croatia, France, and Morocco.

World Cup: Qatar Makes Shocking Decision on Spanish Referee That Angered Lionel Messi

Dec 12, 2022 07:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Qatar World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands has been very controversial, especially with the calls made by Spanish referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz, who has incurred the wrath of Lionel Messi.

Neymar's Girlfriend: Why Did Brazil Star Break up With Bruna Biancardi?

Dec 10, 2022 07:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

Brazil's soccer star Neymar was dating Brazilian model and social media influencer Bruna Biancardi, but they broke up before the World Cup started.

World Cup American Reporter Dead Days After Detention in Qatar Over Gay Rainbow Shirt; Brother Says 'He Was Killed'

Dec 10, 2022 03:20 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

An American reporter, who was previously detained in Qatar over an LGBT rainbow shirt, has died while covering the FIFA World Cup. His brother suspects foul play.

World Cup Anger: Netherland Fans Are Mad Lionel Messi Wasn’t Booked for Crucial Handball

World Cup Anger: Netherlands Fans Are Mad Lionel Messi Wasn’t Booked for Crucial Handball

Dec 09, 2022 07:38 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Final 8 of the FIFA World Cup has started, with Lionel Messi and Argentina taking on Cody Gakpo and the Netherlands. However, the game was controversial as Messi seems to have had another handball incident for Argentina.

World Cup 2026: A Look at the 3 Stadiums in Mexico Hosting the Next World Cup Matches

World Cup 2026: A Look at 3 Stadiums in Mexico Hosting the Next World Cup Matches

Dec 06, 2022 09:30 AM EST By Rick Martin

While the U.S. has newer stadiums, Mexico certainly has more historical ones. Let's look at the three Mexican stadiums that will host the World Cup matches when it hits North America in 2026.

World Cup: Is Brazil Star Neymar Playing vs. South Korea?

Dec 04, 2022 08:53 PM EST By Rick Martin

The round of 16 of the World Cup finally began, and favorites Brazil will be facing off against surprising South Korea next. However, after missing two straight games, the question remains whether or not Paris Saint-Germaine superstar Neymar will be able to play.

Christian Pulisic Net Worth: How Rich Is the 'Captain America' of USMNT Who Put on Superhero Performance at World Cup?

Dec 02, 2022 06:41 AM EST By Rick Martin

With Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica already eliminated during the Qatar World Cup, the only North American team left is the USMNT after the heroics of "Captain America" himself, Christian Pulisic, who scored that winning goal against Iran.

World Cup: Will Neymar Play for Brazil vs. Cameroon? What’s His Injury Status?

Dec 01, 2022 07:49 PM EST By Rick Martin

After a scary ankle injury during their win against Serbia, Brazil's Neymar is undergoing special treatment. However, the question still lingers if he could play against Cameroon for their final Group Stage match at the World Cup.

World Cup Rules Explained: Why Did Mexico Get Eliminated Despite Beating Saudi Arabia, Having the Same Points as Poland?

Nov 30, 2022 08:00 PM EST By Rick Martin

Argentina advances but Mexico gets eliminated in Group C, while Tunisia upsets defending champions France. While Mexico won their match against Saudi Arabia, they still got eliminated.Why, though?

World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

Nov 29, 2022 08:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

Ecuador faced off against Senegal, host Qatar took on the Netherlands, and Wales and England renewed their UK rivalry. However, the marquee match of the night was the highly-politicized match between USA and Iran.

Qatar World Cup Chief Reveals Brutal Reality of Competition: 400-500 Migrant Workers Have Died in Buildup to Tournament

Nov 29, 2022 07:33 PM EST By Rick Martin

The World Cup has been controversial thus far, including allegations of Qatar abusing the migrant workers building the stadiums for the games. However, we now have confirmation that these deaths did actually happen.

FIFA World Cup Roundup: Argentina Bounces Back Against Mexico; Costa Rica Beats Japan; Canada Eliminated

Nov 27, 2022 10:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

The biggest sporting event in the world continues in Qatar as World Cup favorites Argentina finally bounced back against Mexico during Saturday's play after their shocking opening loss, while Costa Rica stunned Japan on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Here’s Why Iran Wants the USA to Be Kicked out of Qatar Tournament

Nov 27, 2022 09:06 PM EST By Rick Martin

The face-off between the United States and Iran at the World Cup in Qatar became more interesting as Iran called on FIFA to suspend the U.S.

Alisson Becker Net Worth: How Wealthy Is the Most Expensive Goalkeeper in History From Brazil?

Nov 26, 2022 06:00 PM EST By Rick Martin

Among the European soccer teams' biggest expenses is on goalkeepers, and the most expensive one is Alisson Becker, who is currently playing for Brazil at the World Cup.