VIDEO: Cricket: How Hard Can It Be?
Ahead of the Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, The WSJ’s Will Davies puts on some pads and tries to explain how the old English sport is played.
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VIDEO: Germany’s World Cup Team Welcomed Home by Thousands
Germany's World Cup-winning team returned home from Brazil on Tuesday to hordes of cheering fans. Thousands awaited the champions at the airport and at the "fan mile" in front of the Brandenburg Gate, where pla...
VIDEO: Will Major League Soccer Ever Become Popular in the U.S.?
The 2014 World Cup was a hit, with memorable goals punctuating riveting matches. Now, Marketers hope the success will bring the sport financial gains and attract more U.S. fans to Major League Soccer. WSJ's Ree...
VIDEO: Germany Wins World Cup for First Time in 24 Years
Germany and Argentina met for a battle of titans in Brazil on Sunday for the 20th World Cup final. In the 113th minute, Germany’s Mario Götze sent an acrobatic goal past Argentinian goalkeeper Sergio Romero, wi...
VIDEO: L’Oréal Drops World Cup Model After Hunting Photos Surface
After Axelle Despiegelaere posted a photo of herself hunting a gazelle in Africa, L'Oreal canceled her contract.
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VIDEO: Argentina vs. Germany: World Cup final preview
Argentina and Germany will meet on Sunday in the 2014 World Cup final. The two nations have met two other times for the trophy, with each returning home with it. Here's a look at the matchup between the two soc...
VIDEO: The Complete 2014 World Cup (in 90 Seconds)
Get ready for the World Cup Final between Argentina and Germany with this 90 second primer on all the drama of the tournament. Sad Wayne Rooney! The almost unstoppable Tim Howard! And the Brazil/Germany game......
VIDEO: A soccer side volley, in slow motion
D.C. United midfielder Collin Martin breaks down two of his trickiest moves on the field. Here's a slow motion look at a side volley kick and a step-over move in action.
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VIDEO: World Cup 2014 Final Match: Who to Root For
The World Cup final between Argentina and Germany is expected to draw in record views. WSJ sports editor Geoff Foster breaks down the strengths of both teams, and whether this could be the game that hooks Ameri...
VIDEO: Social video of Buenos Aires celebrating Argentina’s World Cup semifinal win
After Argentina beat the Netherlands on penalties in the World Cup semifinals Wednesday, 4-2, the streets of the Argentinian capital erupted.
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VIDEO: German Fans React to World Cup Semi-Final Win
Raw Video: German fans gathered at the Brandenburg gate in central Berlin on Tuesday watch their team thrash World Cup hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semi-final. (Photo: Getty Images)
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VIDEO: ‘Shame,’ ‘Madness,’ and More: GERvsBRA Is Front Page News
A look at World Cup headlines from newspapers around the globe, the day after Germany’s stunning semi-final defeat of host country Brazil. (Photo: New York Daily News)
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VIDEO: Germany’s Historic Rout of Brazil, By the Numbers
Germany's 7-to-1 victory over Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semifinal is one for the history books. WSJ's Geoff Foster looks at how the stats compare to past World Cups.
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VIDEO: The Netherlands vs. Argentina: World Cup semifinal preview
Argentina and the Netherlands have a rich history together of World Cup meetings, including in the final. Here's a look at Wednesday's matchup.
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VIDEO: Brazil vs. Germany: World Cup semifinal preview
In a meeting of traditional soccer powerhouses, host nation Brazil will face Germany in a World Cup semifinal. The Brazilians have played the Germans only once before in a World Cup: the 2002 final won by Brazi...
VIDEO: Obama Congratulates Dempsey, Howard on World Cup
U.S. men's soccer team stars Tim Howard and Clint Dempsey speak with President Obama on the team's success at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Photo: YouTube.com/USSoccer.
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VIDEO: Who to root for in the World Cup now that the U.S. is out
The U.S. national team is out of the World Cup, but you can still root for a team. Here are the remaining countries and why you should root for—or against—them.
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VIDEO: The Internet’s best Tim Howard memes
The United States soccer team lost to Belgium, 2-1 on Tuesday, but goalie Tim Howard's record performance helped him to win the love of Internet users.
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VIDEO: World Cup predictions, Harper returns to Nationals, NBA free agency
The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, LaVar Arrington, Keith McMillan and Dan Steinberg preview the U.S.'s game against Belgium in the World Cup, discuss Bryce Harper's criticism of Matt Williams’s lineup, l...
VIDEO: Things Tim Howard Could Save Next
The Internet was abuzz on Wednesday with #ThingsTimHowardCouldSave after the Team USA goalkeeper’s heroic performance in the World Cup game against Belgium on Tuesday, which the Americans lost 2-1, taking them ...
VIDEO: Sights from U.S. and Belgium watch parties in D.C.
Fans of both the U.S. and the Belgium national soccer team gathered to watch the game at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Watch as fans react to Belgiu...
VIDEO: Brazilian Supermodels Get Sexy in Jerseys For the World Cup!
Talk about cheering on the home team! Brazilian supermodels have been going all out for the World Cup - showing their spirit in a series of supersexy photos. We're cheering for the good ol' USA, but we're not g...
VIDEO: Know your next World Cup enemy: A primer on Belgium
This video will prepare you for the U.S. national team's next World Cup game, which is against Belgium. You'll sound like an expert to your friends and co-workers.
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VIDEO: World Cup battle of the fans: U.S. vs. Germany
Even though both teams are advancing to the round of 16, German and American fans had mixed reactions to Thursday's match. Watch fans take in the game simultaneously in Berlin and Washington.
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VIDEO: World Cup Soccer Fans Celebrate Around the Globe
Watch how soccer fans worldwide celebrate their teams in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: Getty Images)
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VIDEO: Suarez isn’t the only player to bite
Uruguay's Luis Suarez is not the first player to bite an opponent. From boxer Mike Tyson to former NHL player Claude Lemieux, here are some memorable times when athletes got the munchies.
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VIDEO: LeBron opts out, Nationals turn a corner, U.S.-Germany preview
The Washington Post's Jonathan Forsythe, Dan Steinberg and Mike Wise discuss whether LeBron James will stay with the Miami Heat, preview the NBA Draft, debate whether the Nationals turned a corner after splitti...
VIDEO: Here’s how the U.S. can advance in the World Cup
The U.S. national team has a good chance of making it to the round of 16 of the World Cup. It's tied for the lead in Group G with Germany, who it will play next. Both teams have four points. Portugal and Ghana ...
VIDEO: World Cup Sights and Sounds: Argentina vs. Bosnia
Sights and sounds from the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Fans gather at Maracaña Stadium for the Argentina vs. Bosnia and Herzegovenia match.
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VIDEO: World Cup Sights and Sounds: Brazil vs. Mexico
Spectators watched Brazil face Mexico for each teams' second match of the World Cup group stage, Tuesday. Thousands of fans gathered at the Parque da Bola (Jockey Club) in Rio de Janeiro to witness a 0-0 tie.
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