Seven matches are set to play out at the Hard Rock Stadium this summer as the FIFA World Cup, the iconic showpiece event of the planet鈥檚 most popular sport, comes to town. As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans and some of the world鈥檚 greatest athletes descend on South Florida, SA国际传谋 is going beyond the scorelines to guide you through the most interesting stories around the Copa Mundial.
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While the U.S. isn't a bona fide soccer nation yet, the past three weeks have perhaps shown what it would feel like if it were. -
The Americans had been heavy favorites to top the Bosnians, but the game became a nailbiter in the second half when a red card on U.S. striker Folarin Balogun set the U.S. on their heels. -
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches. -
U.S. youth soccer has long been dominated by an affluent, suburban "pay-to-play" system that critics say limits player development compared to other countries 鈥� and which they hope the World Cup helps change. -
The list of World Cup controversies had many feeling pretty cynical before the tournament. But the moments of comradery and celebration among fans and teams have made the challenges easy to forget. -
A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity. -
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been a thrill. -
The ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats. -
Portugal faces off against an undefeated Colombia team on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium for one of the World Cup's most anticipated matches. For Portugal fans in Miami, the stakes feel especially high: this is the last World Cup for renowned soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo. -
During an international event like the FIFA World Cup where people are travelling and celebrating far from home鈥� federal, state, and local law enforcement are ramping up measures to identify and prevent human trafficking. Public awareness and education is a huge factor. -
Ahead of Wednesday鈥檚 World Cup match at Miami Stadium against Brazil, Scotland鈥檚 supporters 鈥� the Tartan Army 鈥� made their presence known at Loan Depot Park Monday night. -
Lionel Messi now has the World Cup scoring record with 18 goals in his career after scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over Austria. He scored in the 38th minute and again in stoppage time after missing a penalty kick in the ninth minute.
