The 2014 World Cup has seen unprecedented levels of outrage and debate over poverty, Fifa, commercialism … and occasionally football.
This is the chance to take the tournament to the millions of football fans in the Middle East, writes the president of the Qatar Football Association.
Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologised to England fans for the country’s disastrous exit from the World Cup after two defeats.
Africa has lost one of its five representative countries in the World Cup, while the champions were humiliated by a shock defeat by Chile.
Indigenous Brazilians want to be respected, not saddled with "the world’s most expensive bird toilet".
While the hype of the World Cup steals the limelight in the media, demonstrators in Brazil continue to highlight social issues in the country.
This group of grandmothers speaks the language of football, with dignity and a spirit that transcends the beautiful game.
Safa president Danny Jordaan’s seeking of greater representation for African countries in future World Cups have been effectively stifled.
Days before the start of the World Cup, Brazil’s Homeless Workers’ Movement has reached a deal with authorities not to protest during the tournament.
New allegations of corruption have surfaced in the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Qatar will try to hold on to the World Cup prize, but will Fifa intervene? Owen Gibson outlines the possible options.
The stadiums are said to bring progress to their area, but opponents say this is a lie. "Football stadiums don’t bring prosperity."
The Fifa World Cup 2010 winners and runners-up have announced their final squads for the upcoming football tournament in Brazil.
A new film shows how an unlikely group, including football’s first transgender player, has reminded the world of the true value of football.
Zico is frustrated with the state of his country
but hopes that they will rediscover football’s joys.
Lack of political support in Brazil after elections has been a very tough time preparing for the upcoming World Cup, said Fifa’s Jerome Valcke.
As Brazilian authorities brace for a new set of protests during the World Cup, Fifa says it expects Brazil’s police to contain violent demonstrations.
A report said a fire at a World Cup stadium in Brazil has caused damage that could compromise the stability of the construction.
The Frenchman’s bid for football’s top job has raised as many questions as answers.
Brazilian great Pele has finally been awarded a Ballon d’Or, despite retiring in 1977.
Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo has reconciled with Sepp Blatter after the Fifa president’s hairdresser jibe.
Fifa’s secretary general has confirmed what most in the football world believe: Qatar’s World Cup will be moved to later in 2022.
Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke told Radio France the football event would be held at year-end, but Fifa says no such decision has been made.
Spain’s use of seven substitutes in the recent champions match against Bafana may nullify the match, leaving SA without their new Fifa ranking points.
Fifa President Sepp Blatter believes that African teams need to be given a better chance of winning the World Cup.
Bafana Bafana have climbed seven places to 61st in the latest Fifa world rankings.
Football and morality should not be used in the same sentence, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Fifa boss Sepp Blatter has gone on the defensive over claims of widespread abuse of migrant workers preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Football body Fifa has received a complaint of racism against Stephen Keshi after he said a rival was "a white dude" who didn’t know about Africa.
Fifa says it has asked 2018 World Cup hosts Russia to explain in more detail its controversial new law banning "homosexual propaganda."
Bafana coach Gordon Igesund has said he is "very pleased with the outcome" after Fifa announced it is stripping three points from Ethiopia.
Fifa has announced that Ethiopia were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player in a qualifying match against Botswana.