WORLD CUP 2014

The manager of Russia's national team blamed his squad's Thursday World Cup loss to Algeria on a fan's laser pointer.

Some U.S. fans couldn't resist the world war rematch idea.

How much do Americans really care about soccer? Does it matter?

The United States faces a Belgian squad that didn't lost once in the group stage, and hasn't even played its best game yet.

The 2014 World Cup has now reached the knockout stage, but which teams will make it through to the quarterfinals?

Managers of bars, restaurants and venues across New York City have a range of creative tactics to entice soccer fans into spending money.

Printable bracket and schedule for the World Cup's Round of 16 Knockout Stage

Aleksandr Kokorin scored the sixth international goal of his career with a gorgeous, powerful header against Algeria

New Yorkers, in the grip of World Cup fever this year, made sure to watch the USA-Germany showdown.

Six of the eight Round of 16 match ups have already been set.

Cristiano Ronaldo lifted Portugal to a victory, but it wasn't enough.

Social media exploded during the Yanks 1-0 loss to Germany.

Belgium or Algeria is next for the United States.

How American and German fans are reacting to the World Cup game.

World Cup fans who hoped to watch USA vs. Germany on the Watch ESPN app have had to deal with service issues.

Americans are watching the World Cup in record numbers. Here’s why.

Since so many U.S. workers will stream World Cup soccer at their desks anyway, experts suggest bosses use the situation to their advantage.

A Round of 16 spot is on the line in Recife.

Rainy weather conditions Thursday forced FIFA to consider a postponement for the United States and Germany Group G match.

Jürgen Klinnsman’s team has plenty to prove, and would of course like to enter the knockout stages with a victory over one of the best teams in the world.

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Jürgen Klinsmann provided an official excuse note for fans, and we've added some ideas of our own.