2014 Football World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2018: Between ecstatic hope and crushing disappointment, the life of an England fan

The life of an England fan is one of ecstatic hope and crushing disappointment. Ecstatic hope and crushing disappointment. Rinse. Repeat.

Rio de Janeiro ordained Unesco world heritage status

Rio de Janeiro, nicknamed the Marvelous City, officially entered the UN's list of world heritage sites Tuesday in recognition of its soaring granite cliffs, urban rainforest and beaches.

Brazil: Cops use tear gas, stun grenades to break up anti-world cup protest

After the initial confrontation, the protesters changed course and marched through nearby streets until they finally dispersed.

Brazil: Cop shoots live round at anti-World Cup protesters

The action took place around the beginning of the soccer game between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina — the first World Cup match played in Maracana stadium since 1950.