Soccer stadiums can be dominated by violence, tribalism, chauvinism, and near-religious fervor‚ animated by the memory of old hostilities and the power of ritual.

Hosts Australia will hope to revive the 'Matildas mania' that swept the nation during their run to the 2023 World Cup ...

We've been here before: Sam Kerr, an Australian icon, on the verge of a home tournament -- and all the expectations that come with it. So why is an air of finality to it all?

We are back in Perth, but this is not the same Perth as it was in November 2023, when fans clamoured around the team hotel ...

Feb 17 (Reuters) - InterContinental Hotels Group is betting on a World Cup-driven recovery in U.S. travel in 2026 after ...

The story of KC as host city for the World Cup has roots dating back decades. Let's look at Kansas City's rich soccer heritage.

Former Matildas coach Ante Milicic’s China campaign relies on the man carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion people this Asia Cup.

USA aims to leverage their 93-run win against the Netherlands as they face Namibia in a critical Group A match. Despite ...

Europeans are discussing a 2026 World Cup boycott, and while it won't happen, does it trouble you that the USA is seen as the new Russia or Qatar?

England captain Leah Williamson returns to the squad as they prepare to begin their 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign.

There will be one very special little fan in attendance when Sam Kerr leads the Matildas onto Optus Stadium to kick off their ...