World Cup

More Than 500 Indian Workers Have Died in Qatar Since 2012

By Michelle Arrouas

Death toll keeps rising amid construction boom spurred by 2022 Fifa World Cup

Qatar World Cup Won’t Be Held In Summer, Says FIFA Official

By Sam Frizell Jan. 08, 2014

But FIFA says its general secretary was just expressing “his view” and no official decision has been made

FIFA President Blasts Brazil For World Cup Delays

By Alexandra Sifferlin Jan. 06, 2014

Sepp Blatter criticizes the host country of this summer’s soccer tournament for slow progress

Five Reasons to Get Excited About Brazil’s 2014 World Cup

By Ishaan Tharoor Dec. 06, 2013

With the group draw over, it’s time to get excited for the world’s most popular sporting competition.

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World Cup Draw Goes Forward, But Host Brazil Lags Behind

By TIME Video Dec. 06, 2013

U.S. Dealt Tough World Cup Draw

Chile, Ecuador Book World Cup Slots

By David Stout Oct. 15, 2013

Both teams earned automatic qualification to soccer’s apex tournament on Tuesday

U.S. 2, Mexico 0; Olá Brasil!

By Bill Saporito Sept. 10, 2013

There’s usually not much doubt when the U.S. and Mexican national football teams face off: just mutual dislike and a shared desire to crush the opposition. But last night’s World Cup qualifying game in Columbus, Ohio, …

U.S. Gains Revenge Over Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying

By Bill Saporito Sept. 12, 2012

The Yanks are not making this qualification run look easy

FIFA’s Blatter Wants to Play 2022 Qatar World Cup in Winter

By Glen Levy Jan. 07, 2011

Note to FIFA: As you’re clearly happy to throw domestic soccer into chaos, why not double the size of the goal and allow everyone to use their hands while you’re at it?

FIFA’s Blatter Causes Qatar World Cup Gay Controversy

By Glen Levy Dec. 14, 2010

If ever there was a time for soccer’s main man to keep the funnies to himself, it would be now.

England Cries Foul Over Awarding of World Cup to Russia

By Glen Levy Dec. 03, 2010

One day on from the desperate disappointment of missing out on hosting a first World Cup since 1966, the anger has barely subsided in England over FIFA’s decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia.

World Cups in 2018 and 2022 Go to Russia and Qatar

By Glen Levy Dec. 02, 2010

FIFA has decided to award the next two World Cups to Russia and Qatar.

World Cup Odds: Here’s Who Will Likely Be Awarded 2018 and 2022

By Glen Levy Dec. 01, 2010

If they say a week’s a long time in politics then it’s surely an eternity when it comes to the machinations involved in landing a coveted World Cup in soccer.