Defending champion Germany lost to Mexico ... during the group B match between Portugal and Spain at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, June 15, 2018.

The reason is that Denmark is the Unofficial Football World Champion. Rather than going by the FIFA World Cup some follow a system that is more like a boxing-style champion/challenger format.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now into the semifinals after Croatia took down the host nation in penalty kicks. France was the first team to reach the World Cup final after knocking out ...

The reigning world cup champion Germany — is out after losing to South Korea Wednesday. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Sports Illustrated senior writer Grant Wahl about what it means. An ...

The 2018 World Cup final is set ... Upsets highlighted the group stage, as defending World Cup champion France and another tournament favorite, Argentina, did not make it to the round of 16.

France has won two FIFA World Cup titles, 20 years apart. They were crowned victors for the 1998 and 2018 tournaments. The defending champions have qualified for 15 World Cups in total ...

With eight La Liga titles, four Champions League titles and five Ballon d'Or awards already in tow, the 2018 World Cup represents the last best chance for Messi — who will turn 31 years old on ...