You scream for your team and nation during the game. But when the final whistle blows, it’s time for hugs and handshakes all around. Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and France’s Kylian Mbappe hug after the soccer World Cup quarter final, 9 July, 2026. (AP...
There is no sport more global than football. With the World Cup kicking off, we give you some perspectives on the “beautiful game” from our student journalists. Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands scores a goal in a friendly match against Uzbekistan in New York,...
Playing on a different team in a different country is disorienting. But on the field the only question is this: Can you play? Two images of the author playing soccer during her first year of high school. (Photos courtesy of Helen Milito) This article, by high school...
To succeed in the “beautiful game” in much of the world, you just need to prove yourself on the field. Not so in the United States, where you pay to play. The author driving the ball during a soccer game. (Photo courtesy of Gabe Stryker) This article, by...
There are health benefits to an active lifestyle. But if you like to sit in the stands or watch from the sofa, perhaps a different kind of workout takes place. A man watches a football game on television. (Credit: Tarik Kızılkaya Getty Images Signature) This article,...