World Cup

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 28: Didier Deschamps, coach of France smiles during the International Friendly match between France and Spain at Stade de France on March 28, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Didier Deschamps announces World Cup squad for France

Are Brazil ready to finally return to the top of the world stage in Russia?

England announces Russia World Cup 2018 squad

Are Sweden better off without Zlatan?

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 04: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on March 4, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Why Lionel Messi does NOT need to win this World Cup

PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 23: Team France stand together during a minute of silence as a tribute to the people who lost their lives due to a terrorist attack in Trebes in the south of France before the international friendly match between France and Colombia at Stade de France on March 23, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)

How far will France’s talent take them at the World Cup this summer?

BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: James Tarkowski of Burnley is seen during the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Why Ben Mee and James Tarkowski should be starting for England in Russia

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Glenn Murray of Brighton and Hove Albion looks on prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton and Hove Albion at Goodison Park on March 10, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

England national team analysis: Should Glenn Murray be called up?

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 13: Philipp Lahm of Germany lifts the World Cup trophy with teammates after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Five early favorites for the 2018 FIFA World Cup

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Neymar of Brazil in action during the match between Brazil and Chile for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier at Allianz Parque Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

World Cup Profile : Brazil national football team

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - NOVEMBER 11: Christian Eriksen of Denmark reacts during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Play-Off: First Leg between Denmark and Republic of Ireland at Telia Parken on November 11, 2017 in Copenhagen, . (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

World Cup Profile : Denmark national football team

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 12: The FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the Italian Football Federation trophies exhibition at the 'Aldo Fabrizi' cultural center on October 12, 2015 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

World Cup 2018 : Top 3 hotly-contested groups

World Cup news: Best XI of players who won’t be in Russia

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - OCTOBER 10: Players of the Netherlands stand for a minutes silence for the Mayor of Amsterdam, Eberhard van der Laan ahead of the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Netherlands and Sweden at the Amsterdam Arena on October 10, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Top 5 stars who are missing the 2018 World Cup

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - OCTOBER 08: Gareth Southgate manager of England looks on after the FIFA 2018 World Cup Group F Qualifier between Lithuania and England at LFF Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

England projected starting XI for 2018 World Cup

3 reasons why the World Cup wouldn’t be the same without Argentina

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 02: FIFA President Joseph S Blatter names Qatar as the winning hosts of 2022 during the FIFA World Cup 2018

Qatar should be stripped of the 2022 World Cup

LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Juan Carlos Osorio of Mexico attends a news conference after his team's 1-0 victory over Iceland in their exhibition match at Sam Boyd Stadium on February 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

3 players Juan Carlos Osorio should look for in the near future

USMNT supporters should have Jeremy Ebobisse on their radars in the next few years. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports

Ross Fletcher comments on 2026 World Cup expansion to 48 teams

Just who is the World Cup for?

CALI, COLOMBIA - OCTOBER 01: Gianni Infantino is seen during the FIFA Futsal World Cup Third Place play off match between Iran and Portugal at the Coliseo el Pueblo Stadium on on October 1, 2016 in Cali, Colombia. (Photo by Ian MacNicol - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposes 48 team World Cup

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 15: Bastian Schweinsteiger, Per Mertersacker, Manuel Neuer and Kevin Grosskreutz celebrate during the German team victory ceremony on July 15, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. Germany won the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil match against Argentina in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - Pool /Getty Images)

Ranking All Twenty World Cup Winners

Jun 25, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan against Colombia during the third place match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Can the USMNT deliver the goods against SVG and T and T?

2015 Women's World Cup kicks-off when Canada host China. Source: Getty Images.

World Cup flashback: North Korea defeats Italy

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aaron Mooy of Australia takes on Danny Drinkwater of England during the International Friendly match between England and Australia at Stadium of Light on May 27, 2016 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Australia’s future looks bright

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez (R) puts his hand to his mouth after clashing with Italy's defender Giorgio Chiellini during a Group D football match between Italy and Uruguay at the Dunas Arena in Natal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 24, 2014. Uruguay won 1-0. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIA (Photo credit should read DANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)

Luis Suarez Must Behave Himself With Uruguay

Jun 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; England coach Roy Hodgson looks on before a game against Honduras at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

England Manager Roy Hodgson is Out of Touch With New Talent

The Aviva Stadium (via Wikmedia Commons).

Ireland’s Rising Stars