The first official World Cup anthem (for the 1962 tournament) translates as “The World Cup Rock” and they aren’t lying. It’s ...

NPR Music critics reflect on the lyrics that captured the year's mood, sparked emotions and stayed with them long after the music stopped. Lyrics of a song can reach us in ways that no other speech ...

Every four years, when the World Cup rolls around, we’re treated to more than just the biggest spectacle in sports—we get a whole wave of new additions that come with it. There are new mascots (from ...