World Cup

Why Do Men's Soccer Players Wear Sports Bras During Games?

Here's What a Doctor Says About All Those Painful-Looking Headers at the World Cup

You've probably seen a lot of headers during the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup — that is, hitting the soccer ball with your head to pass or shoot.

The USWNT Have to Split Their $3 Million World Cup Earnings With the USMNT; Here's Why

The US Women's National Team (USWNT) may not be taking home the trophy at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, but they did make history in another way.

ACL Tears Are Notoriously Common For Women Soccer Players; Why Aren't They Being Prevented?

The FIFA Women's World Cup final is on Aug. 20, and it will end a dramatic (and, for US fans, heartbreaking) four-week showcase of the best of women's soccer.

Latinas Are a Huge Part of Soccer Fandom; We're Only Getting Louder For the Women's World Cup

Soccer has been a long-standing tradition in Latin American countries, and it is deeply ingrained in the culture of many Latine communities.

The USWNT Still Hold the Record For Highest-Scoring World Cup Game

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup didn't get off to the start that the US women's national team were hoping for, but they still hold the record for the highest-scoring game in World Cup history.

Rainbow Armbands Aren't Allowed at the World Cup, but Athletes Are Still Showing Pride

About a month ahead of the start of the 2023 Women's World Cup, FIFA unveiled a set of eight sanctioned armbands designed for players to wear during the tournament.

To Celebrate the 2023 World Cup, Revisit the Biggest Moments in USWNT History

The US women's soccer team (known as the USWNT) shows no signs of slowing its gold-medal roll.

How Soccer Star Alex Morgan Inspires Women On and Off the Pitch

When the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ kicks off this week, all eyes will be on the reigning champions: the U.S.

Why Do Soccer Goalies Wear a Different Color Uniform?

When you watch a soccer game, the easiest players to pick out are almost always the goalkeepers, aka goalies.

The 5 Key Differences Between the Women's and Men's World Cups

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, so it's no wonder that the World Cup is one of the biggest events, with both the men's and women's tournaments drawing huge crowds every four years.

A Quickie Guide to the Different Positions in Soccer

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is a huge deal for soccer fanatics everywhere — especially considering the fact that the US is going for its third consecutive title.