World Cup

The official crypto token of the Argentine Football Association (CRYPTO: ARG) was down 54% since Argentina defeated France to win the World Cup, Sunday, Dec. 18.  On the day of the final match, the token started at $6.02 and ended the day at $2.66. Days earlier, ARG had increased by...

Soccer is one of the most wagered-on sports in the world. Unlike many traditional North American sports that result in one team winning the game, soccer matches have a greater chance of ending in a tie. Rapper Drake found this out the hard way. What Happened: The 2022 World Cup is over...

Shortly before the 2022 World Cup was to start in Qatar, it was announced beer would be banned from stadiums, a move that potentially angered key tournament sponsor Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). While it didn’t generate the sales push it likely was hoping for, Anheuser-Bush InBev (AB...

Being a World Cup host is normally considered to bring a host of economic benefits. Yet according to a new paper, the benefits of winning the cup, far outweigh those of hosting the event. Hosting the World Cup is understood to help nations get themselves on the map of international commerce. That...

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its end, with the 32 competing teams narrowed down to two that will compete to lift the trophy. Here’s a look at the two finalists, how they got to the big game, betting odds and additional storylines ahead of the game. How to Watch: The 2022 World Cup Finals...

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,...

Morocco has just qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In a tough match with extra time, Morocco and Spain had to go to penalty kicks.  With three converted penalties and two great saves, Morocco managed to place among the eight best teams of...

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...