Diego Costa's decision to play for Spain—even though he was born and raised in Brazil—didn't seem to help La Roja…
Before you're tempted to call the U.S. a bunch of scrappy underdogs, remember that America isn't the country asking…
Now playing
For all of the uncertainty around a U.S. back line that has little World Cup experience and a lack of continuity,…
Now playing
We waited four years for important moments like this, so we're extending it as long as possible.
The U.S. recently produced the worst piece of soccer coverage of all time, but how are other countries reacting to…
Now playing
SÃO PAULO—During the lead-in to the World Cup, thousands of Brazilians took to the streets to protest a range of…
Here's your links for streaming this afternoon's first match, Germany vs Portugal:
Germany came within a Rasmus Elm stoppage time equalizer of qualifying for the World Cup with a perfect record. When…
Send stories, photos, and anything else you might have to tips@deadspin.com.
Five Bosnia and Herzegovina defenders (two on the ground after having collided with one another in pursuit) and a…
Now playing
Here's your daily highlight reel of goals as called by announcers from the countries that scored them. GOL!!!
A player rises for a header at a slightly less hyped tourney in Cuiabá, Brazil. Read more
Here it is, your place to talk Argentina-Bosnia-Herzegovina. Everyone's been scoring for fun so far this tournament,…
France made quick work of Honduras today, mostly thanks to a first half foul in the box that resulted in a French…
Just when it looked like Switzerland and Ecuador were content to see off a fairly boring, poorly played draw, the…
The first time Brazil hosted the World Cup in 1950, there was a sense of national optimism. The country was…
We've gone eight for eight in exciting matches so far, let's see if Switzerland and Ecuador can keep the streak…