World Cup

When American journalist Grant Wahl died Friday in Qatar, some people speculated that there may have been foul play involved. Some suggested that Wahl may have been harmed for wearing a rainbow pride t-shirt in protest of Qatar’s laws discriminating against gay people a little more...

Billionaire and Du Pont family member John Textor is set to officially take over Olympique Lyonnais (OL), or the Lyon football club, for $846 million. The deal comes at a time of intense bidding across the sport, due to the influx of deep-pocketed American investors. What Happened: On Dec. 10,...

A goal from Christian Pulisic sent Team USA from the group stage to the elimination games at the 2022 World Cup, a feat celebrated by American fans, players and the bank accounts of the Team USA men's — and now, the women’s — teams. Here’s a look at how a recent ruling...

France's Stephanie Frappart made history on Thursday when she became the first woman to take charge of a World Cup finals game during Costa Rica's match against Germany. The game itself made history: all three refs were women. Frappart, a football enthusiast since childhood led the first...

Many Americans cheered on Team USA in their final group stage win over Iran in the 2022 World Cup. The team was heavily bet on across U.S. sportsbooks and one bettor hit a huge parlay. Here’s the bet. What Happened: The U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Iran 1-0 in the group stage match...

The 2022 World Cup kicked off Sunday, Nov. 20 with the first of 64 matches. For the first time since 2014, fans of the U.S. Men’s National Team (Team USA) can watch their team in the competition. After a win on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Team USA is sticking around past the group stages. Here are...

Two of the most talked about sporting events in America happened after Thanksgiving Day and they were both aired by the same media company. Here’s a look at the record-setting performances for sports over the long holiday weekend. See Also: Why The Detroit Lions And Dallas Cowboys Always Play...

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is a name known worldwide thanks to playing for some of the most popular and televised soccer teams. He has played for Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU), Real Madrid and Juventus Football Club SpA (OTC: JVTSF) Ronaldo was ...

The 2022 World Cup kicked off Sunday, Nov. 20 with the first of 64 games to determine which of the 32 teams that qualified will lift the World Cup Trophy as the best team in the world. With 64 games to be played, there will likely be several upsets, including a big one that happened Tuesday. What...

The 2022 World Cup kicked off with its first of 64 matches on Sunday, Nov. 20. For the first time since 2014, fans of the U.S. Men’s National Team (Team USA) will be able to watch their team in World Cup competition. Here are the details on how to watch, betting odds and the highly...

The 2022 World Cup kicks off with games on Nov. 20. A total of 64 games will be played to determine which of the 32 teams that qualified for the tournament will win the 2022 World Cup. How to Watch: Happening every four years, the World Cup features the best teams from around the world in a...

The 2022 World Cup kicks off with the first of 64 matches on Sunday, Nov. 20. The tournament will see 32 teams compete to win the 2022 World Cup. Here’s a look at who Benzinga employees are rooting for, how far they see the U.S. advancing, and who they think can win the tournament. Benzinga...

The 2022 World Cup games kick off on Nov. 20 with 32 teams competing to win the tournament. Two bettors will be paying close attention to the games, with bets that could pay out six-figure profits. What Happened: Bettors around the world are placing wagers on who they think will win the 2022 World...

The 2022 World Cup matches kick off on Sunday, Nov. 20. A total of 64 matches will be played, with 32 teams competing in the tournament through a group stage and elimination matches. Here are the estimates on how the sports betting markets could be impacted. What Happened: After missing out on the...

The 2022 World Cup has officially kicked off with matches to start on Nov. 20. The event will be hosted by Qatar, a country that counts the majority of its population as Muslim. A major sponsor of the World Cup could be left with a big decision days before the event with its key product now...