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Demonstrators jump over the turnstiles without paying subway fare in support of a strike by metro workers in Sao Paulo June 9, 2014. Brazilian police used tear gas on Monday to disperse metro workers on strike in Sao Paulo in defiance of a court order to
Global Politics
The World Cup is only days away — but is Brazil ready?
Sports
‘Female Warriors’ are battling for equality on the soccer fields of Brazil
Music Heard on Air
Music heard on The World’s ‘Beautiful Show’ for June 9, 2014
National flags of the countries that will participate in the 2014 World Cup decorate a commercial gallery in Sao Paulo.
Sports
United States? Italy? England? How do you choose which team to cheer for?
Isidoro the Ocelot
Sports
Meet Isidoro, our four-legged Brazilian World Cup predictor
Sports
When England’s soccer team arrives in Manaus, they’ll find a city that is both foreign and familiar
Sports
What’s Marco Werman doing in a goal?
The final of the People's Tournament held in the Rio favela called Morro do Pinto
Sports
Among Brazilians, there’s not that much excitement about the World Cup
England soccer fans, Adam Burns, Dave Bewick, Pete Johnston and Ben Olsen
Sports
1200 miles later, four guys and a dog complete their walk to Brazil for the World Cup
Shireen Ahmed
Lifestyle & Belief
‘I was made to feel I had to choose between my faith and my soccer’
Egypt's head coach Bob Bradley of the U.S. Looks on during their international friendly match against Brazil in Doha November 14, 2011.
Conflict & Justice
The former American coach of Egypt’s national soccer team recalls the Port Said riots
Egypt's head coach Bob Bradley of the U.S. Looks on during their international friendly match against Brazil in Doha November 14, 2011.
Conflict & Justice
The former American coach of Egypt’s national soccer team recalls the Port Said riots