World Cup 32

So in the end, something good came out of this upheaval. In fact, I would actually say that the revolution helped Egyptian football.

When 32 countries compete here this summer, they will not be 32 governments or 32 companies. No, they will be 32 teams — representing millions of people.

I believe that our national team has the potential to surprise.

I remember I called my dad and said: ‘Maybe I should quit football? What else is there to wait for?'

My father has a funny way of congratulating me when I achieve something big: He pretends it never happened.

Now, we just have to play well as a team. Easy. No, I’m kidding — of course that’s always the hardest part.

Mexico captain Andrés Guardado says now is Mexico's moment.

"One can be so dumb ... it was amateurish."

Drinking coffee in a car factory to playing with Neymar. Life isn’t supposed to happen like that.

Eight years ago, he was delivering mail. Now, Thomas Meunier is playing for Belgium in the World Cup.

After Thomas Meunier was let go from Standard Liège, a phone call from his mother changed everything.

Midfielder Aron Gunnarsson responds to claims of Iceland's "small country mentality."

I hope our World Cup opponents aren’t reading this, because I’m gonna tell you exactly what has made our tiny country so successful.

I want to explain what this job means to me. To do that, I must start with a story about a radio.

The moment that I hit the ground, I knew in my heart that it was over.

I was always a dreamer. But even in my best dreams, I did not think I would be living what I am today.