The beautiful game's popularity in the U.S. is getting a boost from the global soccer tournament, but there's a long way to go.

SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has analyzed the Cristiano Ronaldo odds, and locked in his picks and predictions for Portugal vs. Croatia

They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.

The United States Men’s National Team will take on Belgium in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup and we have our first major surprise from that matchup. After easily advancing past the group stage,

The U.S. Men's National Team won its first World Cup knockout match in more than two decades on Wednesday, beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. There was also controversy as Folarin Balogun picked up a red card,

It’s become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver’s T

Just like players dream of representing their country at the World Cup, referees share the ambition of taking to the field at soccer‘s most prestigious tournament. There are 52 referees from across the globe in North America for this summer’s tournament,

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — The Iranian national team left North America on Tuesday, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials,