Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A key component of Brazil’s victorious 1970 side, a team often regarded as the greatest side in World Cup history. The South Americans conquered the world stage for a third time in Mexico, with ...

The second free-kick goal in USMNT World Cup history cemented the team's place in the last 16. Here's what went into the all-time moment ...

If you’ve ever seen Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo lace up their cleats while waiting for the referee, there’s a good chance you’ve seen them involved in a set piece. Messi and Ronaldo are among ...

Something curious happened at the last World Cup. The number of goals scored from set pieces fell off a cliff, down from 44 per cent in Russia in 2018 to 24 per cent in Qatar four years later. There’s ...