World Cup 2014
Defending champion Spain failed to make it out of pool play. (Photos/Wikimedia Commons)
A breakdown of the top five teams, the fantasy 11 players to watch and the five best places in Chicago to watch the World Cup.
Trot around the globe and find profiles of all 32 teams competing. Tour the stadiums in Brazil and see a breakdown of key World Cup stats and attendance figures.
The World Cup has a rich history that's as diverse as the countries participating. Take a look back through 84 years of soccer history in an interactive timeline, tour the stadiums and explore the tournament's offbeat stats and facts.
The Chicago Fire have a loyal following but attendance figures have sagged in recent years. DePaul soccer players don Google Glass. And debates rage over soccer-related concussions, use of headgear. Related:
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