At this weekend's Quidditch World Cup VI, more than 1,500 players will unite to play the semi-ridiculous Harry Potter-inspired game and support its effort to be recognized.
The country’s most beloved men are paragons of diversity, but ethnic resentment is still winning.
Croatia’s unlikely march through the tournament is like the story of a nation that managed to barely survive.
Record numbers of Americans are tuning in to the U.S.'s World Cup games. But history suggests it's too early to declare that the sport has "arrived" here.
The Red Devils excel at wearing down opponents, but injuries to top players have left them vulnerable.
One of the most generous and intelligent moves of the World Cup helps explain why people all over the planet are obsessed with soccer.
America's loss hurts. But fans should still be proud of what the team accomplished.
Bootstrapping, inclusion, perseverance: Even in defeat, big national narratives play out.
The nation’s railway system is destined to lose.