The Jules Rimet trophy is presented to the winner of the FIFA World Cup
New for 2018
A line-up of articles fresh for this year's tournament - including, erm, the very first International match report, which is new in the way the fresh pies at the ground are fresh.
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Calling the game: Sexism in World Cup punditry
Watch now to access more details of Calling the game: Sexism in World Cup punditryEniola Aluko has worn the three lions - so why did her ITV colleagues treat her knowledge of football as a surprise? We've got a way to go to chase sexism out the commentary box, says the OU's Kath Woodward.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The psychology of World Cup fans
Read now to access more details of The psychology of World Cup fansSure, football is popular but it's never as popular as during a World Cup. Why is that? And does all this on-pitch conflict lead to countries hating each other a little bit more? Chris Stiff explores the psychology of people caught up in the men's World Cup.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The civil engineer's fear of the penalty shoot-out: Predicting the World Cup
Read now to access more details of The civil engineer's fear of the penalty shoot-out: Predicting the World CupCivil Engineering uses a lot of predictions; World Cups generate a lot of predictions. Charles MacRobert brings the two worlds together.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzy
Read now to access more details of Why smart leaders allow a bit of football frenzyIn some workplaces over the coming weeks, heads will be down over streams of Sweden v South Korea rather than spreadsheets. But for a productive workplace, a bit of football fun might be a positive good.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The World Cup has already been won... by Karpatalja
Read now to access more details of The World Cup has already been won... by KarpataljaTomorrow FIFA's version of the World Cup kicks off in Russia. But the CONIFA cup has already been played for and won. Joel Rookwood explains more.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Why Russia is hoping for a good World Cup
Watch now to access more details of Why Russia is hoping for a good World CupAfter the doping and hooligan scandals that have taken the shine off previous events, Vitaly Kazakov explains why Russia is hoping for better this time round.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Football culture: the use of banners
Read now to access more details of Football culture: the use of bannersWhat role do team banners play in the wider context of football culture?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Match report: England v Scotland, 1872
Read now to access more details of Match report: England v Scotland, 1872The first international football match took place between England & Scotland in Glasgow, on November 30th 1872. Here's how it went.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Recovery strategies in sport and exercise
Learn more to access more details of Recovery strategies in sport and exerciseThe ability to recover quickly from an intensive training session or match can be extremely advantageous to sports performers. Sport and fitness participants are increasingly using strategies such as ice baths and compression clothing to enhance their recovery from intensive exercise, but how effective are these strategies? Do they really speed ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
From the bench
Some of our classic football coverage - all firmly from this side of England's last World Cup win, though.
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Making young children give everything to football is a bad idea – here’s why
Read now to access more details of Making young children give everything to football is a bad idea – here’s whyBritish football clubs want children to specialise in only football from a young age, but would a multi-sports club produce better players?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Can you train for penalty shoot-outs?
Read now to access more details of Can you train for penalty shoot-outs?England has one of the worst records for penalty shoot-outs in international football competitions - could purposeful practise end this?
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