World Cup Soccer

Playing its first match in Cuba in 61 years, the U.S. scratched out a victory but flashed few signs of life on offense

SI's most strident soccer basher tests whether five days of total immersion in the sport can transform a lifelong hater into a fútbol fanatic

David Beckham gets the hype, but MLS's most valuable import may be Cuauhtémoc Blanco of Mexico, the fiery forward who's leading a new wave of attacking talent from south of the border

Should a U.S. World Cup player suffer for criticizing her coach?

In leading the U.S. to the semifinals of the World Cup, Abby Wambach has netted goals every way possible. Just ask the bruising forward about it (or anything else)