The month-long sporting extravaganza known as The World Cup is here, with action starting June 11 in South Africa. National teams compete in the fast-paced sport of soccer — or football or futbol, depending on your location — as citizens around the world cheer them on. Which country will have bragging rights for the next four years?
Live TV coverage of all the matches may not be convenient, depending on your time zone and work schedule. But you can stay current by checking out these apps for your My Yahoo! page:
- FIFA.com: Get all the official updates and previews from the sport’s governing body, the Federation International de Football Assocation (FIFA).
- World Soccer News: Get all the scores and important news stories from the tournament.
- Dirty Tackle: Great behind-the-scenes blog coverage of the players and hoopla that you won’t find anywhere else.
- Soccer Fanatic Blog: Another fine blog that lives up to its name; it’s a definite must-see for soccer fans.
Like the Olympics, the World Cup seems to bring the world a little closer together. And even though South Africa is half a globe away, you’ll feel a lot closer to the action by using the apps listed above.
– Tom
My Yahoo! Editorial