And the World Cup is where the beautiful game appears at its best -- and sometimes its worst.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

But South African President Jacob Zuma says holding the World Cup has brought development that will help the country for many years.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

"The World Cup is beginning to plant the seeds, serving as a glue to bind the nation.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

South Africa launched an expanded program to watch for public health threats during the World Cup.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

While the World Cup is being played in South Africa, our listener wants to know more about the famous American soccer player Cobi Jones.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

But for football glory, the World Cup must be a part of the journey.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

The World Cup is organized by FIFA, the Fdration Internationale de Football Association.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

He says hosting the World Cup will help unite the nation.

VOA: special.2010.06.09

His owner says he has correctly predicted the World Cup's four quarterfinal games and Spain's semifinal victory over Germany.

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

"So,we believe that the World Cup would give us an opportunity to reach as many people as we can."

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

Many of the World Cup items are currently on display in the lobby of the library on the campus of Northwestern.

VOA: standard.2010.07.10

The World Cup will kick off a program to distribute an additional one billion condoms over the following six months.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29

VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer is in South Africa to cover the World Cup and spoke about the impact of the vuvuzelas.

VOA: standard.2010.06.14

Boston's always been an international city, so the excitement here about the World Cup is not surprising a Japanese student for Germany...

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

Fears over security were heightened after some news media reported that terrorist groups might target South African installations during the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.01.22

His Honduran team affiliation will not stop Espinoza from supporting his other national team at the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

The pre-dominantly South African crowd went wild when Mr.Zuma articulated the country's joy at hosting the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

The World Cup - and the mania it inspires - culminates with a final match July 11.

VOA: standard.2010.06.13

But Blatter said the current system could not be changed during the World Cup, which is currently approaching the quarterfinals in South Africa.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

Others say the World Cup is not just about South Africa, it's about South Africa hosting it and bringing it to the world.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

There have been media reports that international terrorist groups may be planning attacks during the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

They say watching the World Cup only fuels their enthusiasm, helping to build a bright future for youth football in the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

And Rutherford, like most tourism operators, believes the World Cup will help the economy in the long-term.

VOA: standard.2010.06.03

He was selected to play for that country's national soccer team, in the Hondurans' first return to the World Cup in 28 years.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

It is scheduled to be performed at the World Cup kickoff concert in Soweto on June 10.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

"So that even if the World Cup is over they will feel that they should come because of the experience that we gave them."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"South Africa is very keen to drum up support and worldwide interest in the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03

Despite the tragic accident, excitement is in the air as South Africa hosts the World Cup.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11