The Science Behind The World Cup Ball
For every World Cup, there's a custom official ball. But how does the Telstar 18 actually stack up? To find out, scientists stuck it in a wind tunnel with a bunch of sensors.
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World Cup 2018: What's Happened So Far
If this weekend's big matches had one lesson, it was that even great teams don't win every game. The Davids were stronger than expected, and the Goliaths were weighed down by sky-high expectations.
PHOTOS: The World Cup Is A Spectacle Not Only Of Sport, But Of Style
You'd be forgiven for confusing airport tarmacs of Russia for the catwalks of Milan: From street-ready kits to swank trophy cases to entire teams in matching suits, the World Cup aims to impress.
A Moscow Prison Got A Makeover For The World Cup, Opposition Leader Quips
Upon his release, Alexei Navalny said in an apparently sarcastic Instagram post that the prison was getting upgrades for soccer fans: LCD TVs and three-course meals.
World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
Russia Welcomes 2018 World Cup, Clamping Down On Dissent And Hooligans
Russian law enforcement has taken "preventative measures" and will work to prevent "bad ideas" from being put into action, officials say.
Argentina's Move To Cancel Soccer Match With Israel Draws Cheers, Condemnations
It was supposed to be a simple exhibition soccer game Saturday in Jerusalem. But after Argentina cancelled it, the would-be friendly has instead become the centerpiece of some international hostility.
FIFA Fires Criminal Complaint At Viagogo Over World Cup, Threatening To Void Tickets
FIFA says its website is the "only official and legitimate" way to get the tickets. But the World Cup final is a hot ticket on ticket reseller Viagogo's site, costing up to nearly $14,100.