world cup

Discover why Ann Arbor was not chosen as a 2026 World Cup venue despite Big House's success with soccer events.

Same game, different goals.

Mario Götze scored the game-winning goal in extra time, and Germany beat Argentina, 1-0, to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup final at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday afternoon.

Belgium scored twice in extra time and eliminated the United States 2-1 in the first round of knockout play at the 2014 FIFA World Cup at Salvador, Brazil, on Tuesday.

The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team plays in one its most important international games in a long time when it takes on Belgium today in the World Cup. And you, being the fun-loving patriotic American that you are, can cheer the team on in Grand Rapids!

Silvestre Varela scored on the last kick of the ball in the 95th minute, and Portugal tied the United States, 2-2, in the teams' second match of 2014 FIFA World Cup play at Manaus, Brazil on Sunday.

A video recently popped up from the U.S.A. and Ghana match in the World Cup showing exactly how The Star Spangled Banner should be sung, by the people. This is beautiful!

John Brooks scored on a header in the 86th minute as the United States beat Ghana 2-1 in the teams' first game of 2014 FIFA World Cup play in Natal, Brazil on Monday.

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) A week ago, all of us were on the edges of our seats -- including sports challenged fans like myself -- to cheer on the U.S. Women's Soccer team that advanced to the semi-finals after beating Brazil in extra time. Yesterday, the girls faced Japan in the finals in Germany and lost.

After a long World Cup run, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team fell short of a third World Cup title losing to Japan this afternoon.

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team beat France 3-1 today to advance to the World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years.

Impressive legs, Heather!  Go Team USA!! Over the weekend, the USA Women's World Cup Soccer team advanced to the semi-finals following a nail biting overtime victory over Brazil that you have to see for yourself!! Team USA has a couple of days to practice and rest-up for Wednesday's match against France.