If you are struggling to understand the rules of what many call "the beautiful game," here's a quick guide to the 2026 World Cup for newbie fans.

Many Atlanta residents may be watching soccer for the first time as the World Cup begins, so here are some rules to know ahead of matches.

Like all field sports, soccer games have a set duration, as laid down in the Laws of the Game, but there are some variations and points worth noting, especially if you are new to the sport. It differs ...

In soccer (or football), the referee can caution a player or a team official if they break the rules, and if an individual is ...

Soccer is a relatively simple sport in terms of equipment. All you really need to play is a flat(ish) surface, a ball, and goals of some sort. In informal games, the goals could be markings on a wall, ...

Soccer is one of the simplest sports there is. Kick the ball into the goal, score one point at a time, and don’t touch the ball with your hands. There are some more nuanced laws of the game, but ...