World Cup 2014
Defending champion Spain failed to make it out of pool play. (Photos/Wikimedia Commons)
Who, What and Where to Watch
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.
- Players: Fantasy 11 to watch
- Teams: Five to watch
- Places: Where to watch
- Guide: Results, schedule
- Storify: Crime, protests in Brazil
Data Visualization: Cup by the Numbers
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.
- StoryMap: 32 team profiles
- Infographic: Stats and facts
- StoryMap: Stadiums tour
- Chart: Tournament attendance
Interactive: Timeline and Pick the Winner
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.
- Timeline: World Cup history
- Poll: Who will win?
Soccer in Chicago: Fire Attendance
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:
- Slideshow: Fire attendance
- Google Glass: Art of goalkeeping
- Essay: Concussions and headgear
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