Behind the scenes of 'tifo' making
It's a tradition that's long been part of soccer culture, and now the large-scale art projects are becoming memorable moments at Atlanta United home matches. It's called a "tifo," a word that comes from Italian, and it refers to the giant banners made by Five Stripes supporters, unfurled in the crowd before a game.
Atlanta United beats World Cup games in attendance
At a time when most of the soccer world is focused on the World Cup, Atlanta has something to brag about.
FIFA World Cup Bid Evaluation team tours Atlanta
FIFA's Bid Evaluation Task Force visited Atlanta Wednesday to tour the city's soccer facilities. Atlanta is listed as a potential World Cup host city for the 2026 tournament by the United 2026 bid committee which is a joint venture between the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Croatia reaches FIFA World Cup for 1st time, beats England 2-1
Croatia's legs seemed heavy, burdened by the accumulated toll of consecutive penalty-kicks wins needed to get this far. England had gone ahead with a free kick just five minutes in, dominated play and appeared headed to its first World Cup final since 1966.
British American Business Council hosts World Cup watch party
It's been a month since the Good Day Atlanta team revealed which country they'd be rooting for in the FIFA World Cup. One by one, each of our anchors (and their teams, of course) was eliminated, until there were only two left standing!
Russia, Croatia advance to World Cup quarterfinal on PKs
Stretching every part of his body out into a star shape and diving to his right, Igor Akinfeev flicked out his left foot and kicked the ball high away from danger.
Mexico and Brazil's upcoming match moved to FOX 5 Atlanta
A highly-anticipated World Cup matchup is being moved to FOX 5 Atlanta. Mexico will face off with Brazil in the Round of 16 on Monday at 10 a.m., a game that will now be shown live on FOX 5. The match was originally scheduled to be played on FOX Sports 1.
Mexican soccer fans' celebration trigger earthquake sensors
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Thousands of exuberant Mexican soccer fans took to the streets Sunday to cheer their national team's long-shot win against Germany in Mexico's first match of the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament.
Atlanta likely to host World Cup matches in 2026
Atlanta will likely play a significant role in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Wednesday morning, FIFA selected a joint bid involving the United States, Mexico and Canada as host nations for the event. The North American bid was chosen over a competing bid from Morocco.
A beginner's guide to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Soccer rules are tough to pick up on the fly. We’ve compiled a cheat sheet for Americans watching the “other football” during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Five must-watch scenes from the best soccer movies made
Soccer isn't just about the games -- it's made quite the topic for movies over the years. In honor of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, we picked our five favorite scenes from different soccer films. Some are funny, others gritty, and even inspirational.
Real Madrid wins 3rd straight European title with 2 goals from Bale
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) - Gareth Bale's eye-catching scissor-kick helped Real Madrid to a third successive Champions League title on Saturday with a 3-1 victory over a Liverpool side thwarted by a pair of goalkeeping blunders and Mohamed Salah being forced off injured. Making an explosive impact as a second-half substitute, Bale showcased athleticism and technique of the highest quality by...
Hall of Fame plaque of soccer champion Brandi Chastain is a 'freaking embarrassment'
Brandi Chastain’s striking image celebrating her 1999 World Cup penalty kick win by dropping to her knees and ripping off her jersey is an unforgettable and iconic image that reverberated around the world, symbolizing the sheer joy of victory and the power of women in sports.
Hazard wins FA Cup for Chelsea with victory over Manchester United
Eden Hazard ensured Chelsea's lackluster season ended on a high note by securing the FA Cup in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final on Saturday.
Countdown to World Cup on FOX 5 begins
The 2018 World Cup is now 100 days away, and the tournament begins on FOX 5 News.