Houston Dynamo Defeat Puntarenas, FIFA Bans Head Scarves, and More

"...will be in South America (probably Brazil) in 2014. FIFA President Sepp Blatter added weight to the American bid..."

March 7, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Wondrous FIFA 2014 World Cup Watching

Enjoy fútbol with international style and comfort at these restaurants

"...most wonderful time of the every-four-years is here! The FIFA World Cup will be played in Brazil starting today,..."

June 13, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Q2 Stadium to Host U.S. Men in Vital World Cup Qualifier

Find out how to get tickets for the match in October

"...the United States Men’s National Team in a critical FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Jamaica on October 7,..."

July 22, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Weekly Update

"...Italian defender Fabio Cannavaro and Brazilian midfielder Marta named FIFA Players of the Year ... Internacional of Brazil upsets..."

Dec. 20, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Goal!: The Dream Begins

From East L.A. to the soccer fields of England, this rags-to-riches story sticks closely to the sports movie formula.

"...first to almost seem like a promotional tool for FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (not to mention..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where in Austin to Watch the World Cup

And get food and drinks while you do

"...union that is the World Cup. This year, the FIFA World Cup takes place in Qatar from Nov. 20..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Sports Post by Leena Alali

The Verde Report: After May Struggles, Austin FC Remains Confident

FIFA international break gives club a chance to catch its breath

"...CF) is not until June 18 due to the FIFA international break, and by then, you'd have to imagine..."

June 3, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Fever Pitch: The Official Music of the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Record Review

"...Fever Pitch: The Official Music of the 2002 FIFA World Cup(Epic) I love soccer. Watching or playing, it..."

May 31, 2002 Music Review by Nick Barbaro

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Soccer Watch

"...refereeing in the early stages of the knockout rounds, FIFA assigned all-European teams for both semifinals. James Davis, writing..."

June 28, 2002 Column by Nick Barbaro

World Cup Watch: It’s Kickoff Time in Qatar

The highs and lows as the tournament begins

"...Qatar and FIFA (and Soccer)..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s xVERDE Competes in eMLS Cup at SXSW

John Bitsoe Garcia enters esports arena as the 11th seed

"...a one-day tournament pitting North America's best EA Sports FIFA 22 gamers – each representing a different Major League..."

March 11, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Soccer Watch

The year in fútbol

"...this summer. The sport's ruling body, less so: After FIFA refused to give referees any goal-line help, several egregious..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...few weeks, you know I have little use for FIFA, soccer's ruling body. The ticketing fiasco hasn't helped --..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Verde Report: World Cup Referee Ismail Elfath on His Viral Handshake and More

A Q&A about the experience of a lifetime

"...Last month at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Ismail Elfath became the first American..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Referee’s Path to World Cup Began in Austin

“Every referee’s dream is to reach the World Cup”

"...routinely taking high-profile international assignments as a member of FIFA's panel of elite match officials. Last month, Elfath's name..."

June 17, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Sports Games Stocking Stuffers

A last-minute list for last-minute shoppers

"...FIFA Soccer 12 EA Sports $49.96..."

Dec. 22, 2011 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The Verde Report: Referee Ismail Elfath on a World Cup Final for the Ages

In part two of our chat, the Austinite discusses his time on soccer’s biggest stage

"...Last month at the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, Ismail Elfath became the first American..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Soccer Watch

"...displaying homemade "Justice for George Floyd" undershirts, prompting both FIFA and the German federation to call for an exception..."

June 5, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...The U.S. women swept the top honors at FIFA's annual "The Best" awards: Megan Rapinoe won Best FIFA..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

2019 Women’s World Cup: Everything You Need to Know

Group breakdown, game schedule, new rules, and more

"...Time, with one 6am game this Sunday, June 9. fifa.com/womensworldcup Group Stage..."

June 4, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Seven FIFA executives were arrested in an early-morning raid on a..."

May 29, 2015 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

"...Women's Top 25 FIFA Rankings..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Free Stuff to Do at South by Southwest

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...12, 2-7pm, ACL Live at the Moody Theater Professional FIFA 23 gamers representing different MLS clubs battle onstage. Experience..."

March 3, 2023 SXSW Post by Joelle DiPaolo

The Verde Report: MLS, Austin FC Capitalizing on World Cup Shake-Up

International talent is clamoring for MLS playing time. That’s good for everybody.

"...will soon have come and gone without a men's FIFA World Cup final to show for them. It's 2022..."

July 29, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Champs Are Coming: U.S. Women’s National Team to Open Q2 Stadium

USWNT vs. Nigeria christens brand-new stadium on June 16

"...first-ever match at Q2 Stadium will feature the four-time FIFA World Champions,” Austin FC President Andy Loughnane said in..."

May 6, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Where to Watch the World Cup in Austin

So many venues! So many screens! So early in the morning!

"...The Licha's fam is looking forward to serving FIFA lovers, Mexico lovers, and puro pinche party lovers. They'll..."

June 7, 2018 Sports Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

The Blood of the Common Man

The Workers Cup is a sobering look at global capitalism

"...McCaig, following his team's crushing defeat in a 2015 FIFA-sponsored tournament billed the "Workers Cup" – a highly suspect..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Soccer Watch

"...Abby Wambach and Pia Sundhage have been named FIFA Women's World Player of the Year and Coach of..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Soccer Watch

Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Tout Puissant Mazembe Englebert upset Internacional of Brazil, and more

"...rankle in various quarters – and concerns about the FIFA voting process are giving way to more wide-ranging concerns..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Week in Review, Week in Preview

"...is also on the final three short-list for the FIFA World Player of the Year, along with Zinedine Zidane..."

Nov. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

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