Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, ...

Follow our coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, from the mathematics of the new soccer ball to the health effects of heat on the beautiful game ...

The habit looks strange on camera, but it comes down to comfort rather than any proven performance boost, as sports ...

In a series of short videos, Brown University engineering professor Roberto Zenit explores the physics of soccer as the World ...

The World Cup last-32 ties of Germany v Paraguay and the Netherlands v Morocco have both been decided by penalty shootouts.

Researchers have spent years perfecting the natural grass turf that will be used in 16 stadiums across North America for the 2026 World Cup.

Players in their mid-30s and older used to be rare. In 2026, they made up about 6% of the 48 national team squads ...

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American ‌debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game’s evolution as organisers aim to accelerate soccer’s ...

The World Cup’s first whistle will sound June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off a summer-long spectacle that will stretch across three countries and draw a global audience. For the ...

This year's World Cup, hosted across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is the hottest played since the tournament began in 1930.

Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in downtown Vancouver, the geodesic dome-topped building not far from BC ...

Compare FIFA rankings, betting odds, and prediction markets to see how each source estimates 2026 World Cup championship ...