Brazil’s Five-Time Champions Enter World Cup Against Morocco
On Saturday, Brazil, five-time champions, face Morocco in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the World Cup. The tournament has been expanded to include 48 teams this year.
Scotland Returns to World Cup After 24-Year Absence
Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and takes on debutants Haiti in Boston.
Qatar Hosts Match Against Switzerland
In other games, Qatar hosts Switzerland in Santa Clara before Australia takes on Turkey in Vancouver.
United States Opens Home World Cup with Thrilling Victory
The United States launched their home World Cup in emphatic fashion Friday, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 to delight a star-studded 70,000-strong crowd that included Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise and David Beckham.
Brazil’s Ancelotti Prepares for Historic Challenge
Carlo Ancelotti has been drafted in to try to end the Brazilians’ 24-year wait for another global crown. The Italian coach is convinced his team can compete with the very best.
Morocco’s Unexpected Qualification Stuns Football World
Morocco stunned the football world four years ago as they became the first African side to reach the last four in Qatar. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi said: “It’s a match that will tell us where we stand, but I think we’re in a good place to start this competition.”
Scotland and Haiti Face Each Other
Scotland are back in the World Cup for the first time since 1998 and take on debutants Haiti in Boston.
Australia Faces Turkey in Vancouver
In other games, Australia faces Turkey in Vancouver.
The Expanded World Cup Concludes with Final in New Jersey
The expanded World Cup will culminate in the final in New Jersey on July 19.