Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - The halftime interval in Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the installation required for the tournament’s 11-minute halftime show,

A Tribute to the Mathematically Marvelous Soccer Ball

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.

Major League Soccer's NYCFC says it wants to sign Christian Pulisic but AC Milan not interested

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City FC would like to acquire Christian Pulisic to play in Major League Soccer, but admits AC Milan is not interested in selling the top American player. “If you ask any of my 29 counterparts across the league if they would be interested in having Christian Pulisic on their team,

Soccer legend David Beckham embraces Texas culture, gifted cowboy hat from a North Texas hat store

When visitors come to Texas for the FIFA World Cup, many want to leave with more than photos and memories. For some, that means taking home a cowboy hat. "They come to us and want to take a little bit of Texas back with them,

The Englishman Who Became America’s No. 1 Soccer Fan

A football fanatic, Roger Bennett left England and became a convert to the U.S. game. His wildly successful podcasting empire is spreading the gospel.

The Odds: The Ultimate Soccer Ticket

CNN’s News Central Kate Bolduan and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examine the surge in Americans’ soccer interest. They unpack the viewership projections versus historic ticket demands and prediction market odds on the final match’s get-in price.

Soccer - Rain expected to dissipate wildfire smoke in New York before World Cup final but risks remain

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters) - Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed much of the northeastern United States, triggering health alerts, but a cold front expected on the weekend will help dissipate the dangerous haze in time for Sunday's World Cup final in the New York area.

Is men’s college soccer a viable path to the World Cup? Here’s how it’s changing

When Sasho Cirvoski took over as the Maryland men’s soccer coach in 1993, the soccer landscape in the United States looked much different. For years, with more than 200 Division