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Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

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Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana draw

Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana draw

Jude Bellingham said England suffered a recurrence of "second game fever" as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana at the World Cup on Tuesday.

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Meta offers lower cost glasses as wearables competition heats up

Meta offers lower cost glasses as wearables competition heats up

Meta on Tuesday launched a new line of smart glasses priced slightly lower than its Ray-Ban-branded glasses, as competition heats up in the AI-powered wearable tech space.

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Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game

Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game

It might just be the greatest job in the world.

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England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw

England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners.

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Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England

Ronaldo double fires Portugal, Ghana thwart England

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics as he became the first man to score in six different World Cups on Tuesday while England's bid to reach the last 32 stumbled with a 0-0 draw against Ghana.

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Grieving Deschamps to miss France's final World Cup group game

Grieving Deschamps to miss France's final World Cup group game

France coach Didier Deschamps is to return home after his mother died and will miss his team's final World Cup Group I match against Norway, the French Football Federation announced Tuesday.

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Two-goal Ronaldo delights in silencing critics after 'attacks'

Two-goal Ronaldo delights in silencing critics after 'attacks'

Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

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Morocco squad 'supporting' Hakimi despite impending rape trial

Morocco squad 'supporting' Hakimi despite impending rape trial

Morocco goalkeeper Munir El Kajoui said captain Achraf Hakimi has the support of his teammates despite facing a trial in France on rape charges.

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Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history

Ronaldo delights in silencing 'attacks' after making World Cup history

Cristiano Ronaldo declared "I'm back" and said those "attacking" him should never write him off after making World Cup history in a 5-0 hammering of Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.

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