World Cup

A wide range of venues will provide World Cup athletes with places to train and recover during the tournament.

For fans, this year’s World Cup is shaping up to be much more expensive to attend than past tournaments.

Eighty percent of respondents told the American Hotel & Lodging Association that bookings are "tracking below initial forecasts."

The U.S. has tightened vetting of foreign visitors — and banned them outright from four participating nations. But there is a special visa program for FIFA ticketholders.

Ben Chehebar is trying to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas with his soccer brand Eleven. But bringing a design to life has been full of trial and error.

Knee injuries and concussions are more likely in the women’s game. That may be because its equipment and training regimens are designed for men.

FIFA sold media rights separately for the women’s and men’s tournaments this year, boosting the revenue potential for players and teams.

The best way to approach a penalty shootout during the World Cup? A mixed strategy.

Businesses are extending hours, serving coffee and bringing out extra TV screens to meet World Cup demand.

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