Has Video Refereeing Ruined The World Cup?
This is the first time the World Cup has used video replay to make official calls. Some say it has made for a cleaner game, but soccer purists claim it's ruined the event.
2018 World Cup
World Cup Semi-Final: England V. Croatia, Winner Will Play France
The winner of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia will advance to Sunday's championship match against France.
Meme Goals: Brazil's Star Neymar Is On A Roll At The World Cup
The Brazilian soccer player is the focus of an onslaught of mockery for his habit of hurling himself to the ground and rolling to cry foul. But some Brazilians have come to his defense.
World Cup Host City Encouraged To Save Water For Fans, Told To Shower In Pairs
The city of Samara wants locals to conserve water for the hordes of soccer fans that have flooded the city throughout the tournament. Their answer: shower together!
World Cup: The Bad And Good Of France And Denmark's 0-0 Tie
Until Tuesday, this World Cup hadn't seen zero matches in which both teams failed to score. That set a record, but didn't make it any easier to watch France and Denmark play pat-a-cake for 90 minutes.
World Cup: 3rd Female Journalist Sexually Harassed On Camera
"Don't do this! Never do this again," Julia Guimarães told the man, who found it appropriate to try to kiss her on the cheek as she was about to broadcast live.
#Sochifornia: Locals Say 2014 Olympics Helped Sochi Shed Its Soviet Sheen
One of the World Cup hosts, Sochi is known for the 2014 Games, the most expensive Olympics in history. Now Instagram culture has dubbed it #Sochifornia — as in, Russia's answer to California.
France's World Cup Team Brings Positive Attention To Suburban Fans
Eight of France's World Cup team come from the suburbs of big cities — non-white areas known for poverty. France won in 1998 with a multi-ethnic team, bringing hope, but not much has changed since.
PHOTOS: World Cup Brings Sunny Vibes To The Streets Of Senegal
Residents of Dakar beat drums, danced and waved flags in the streets to celebrate their triumph over Poland this week. Next up: Japan on Sunday.
Ukrainian Film Director Stages Hunger Strike In Russian Jail During World Cup
Prisoner Oleg Sentsov's lawyer says his client's health is worsening on a weeks-long hunger strike to win the release of more than 60 people Sentsov says are political prisoners in Russia.