William Troop
FIFA clears Russia and Qatar of corruption over World Cup bids — but its own investigator isn't so sure
Soccer governing body FIFA has spent months examining allegations of corruption into the runup of Russia and Qatar's successful bids to win the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now it's said there was no serious corruption — a claim even its own investigator finds incredible.
Music heard on the air for July 2, 2014
These are the songs played between segments on The World for July 2, 2014
We're getting ready for a World Cup showdown between USA and Belgium
The World's William Troop is cheering for USA. The World's Clark Boyd is cheering for Belgium. It could get ugly in our offices.
The soccer world says goodbye to a legend — Portugal's Eusebio
Portugal is officially mourning one of the world's greatest soccer players. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira died on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 71.
How did the US soccer team help Mexico? By winning
Thanks to the US, Mexico still has a chance to qualify for the next World Cup. Now, Mexico just needs to beat New Zealand.
Arts, Culture & Media
'La Seleccion': Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World
You don't have to be all that fit to enjoy the TV soap opera that millions of people are watching right now in Colombia. Although, it is about sports. Sort of. "La Seleccion" is a TV series about some star Colombian soccer players.
Nicaragua Fast-Tracking Bill to Authorize Chinese Company's Canal to Compete with Panama
The government of Nicaragua is fast-tracking a bill that would authorize a company from China to build a new canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The dream of a Nicaraguan canal dates back more than a century.
Soccer Great David Beckham Retires
For some diehard soccer fans, the news that David Beckham is retiring is not a huge deal. But for those who don't follow soccer, Beckham may have been the one and only name they knew about the sport.
Obama to Discuss Drug War and Trade on Mexico Visit
The drug war is on the agenda for President Obama's visit to Mexico this week, but Obama and Mexico's President Enrique Peña Nieto both have an interest in discussing trade as well.
Lifestyle & Belief
Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo
Fans of the San Lorenzo professional soccer team in Buenos Aires are ecstatic about the new pope. The former Cardinal Bergoglio is a longtime fan of San Lorenzo. Anchor Marco Werman gets the details from The World's William Troop.
Global Hit Siba
The World's William Troop tells us about a musician from Brazil named Siba. He specializes in a kind of poetic street music that is popular in Brazil's northeastern corner. This is not samba, or bossa nova.
Ten years ago this month the Buena Vista Social Club played Carnegie Hall. The World's William Troop tells us about this historic show.
Global Hit - Fratello Metallo
The World's William Troop introduces us to Fratello Metallo, an Italian monk who sings heavy metal songs.
Global Hit - Julieta Venegas
US-born Mexican pop star Julieta Venegas has gone unplugged and on the road. And as The World's William Troop tells us, she likes playing her new sound for Latino audiences in the United States.
Global Hit: Rhythms del Mundo
The Cuban band Rhythms del Mundo adds a little Latin spice to classic rock and soul tunes. They also get a little help from artists like Amy Winehouse and Jack Johnson. The World's William Troop has more.
Remembering an iconic Italian TV host
The World's William Troop remembers one of Italy's most beloved TV personalities, Mike Bongiorno. The TV quiz show host who entertained generations of Italians has died at the age of 85.
Stand-off in Honduras
The World's William Troop reports on the stand-off in Honduras, where deposed president Manuel Zelaya is holed up in the Brazilian embassy.
Mexico's Juanito: From street vendor to political star
For the past three months, a political soap opera has transfixed Mexico. It's the story of Juanito (pictured), a street vendor from Mexico City who rose to political stardom. William Troop explains why Juanito's story is worthy of a telenovela.
Popular Mexican band takes stand on censorship
The musical group �Los Tigres del Norte� pulled out of a Mexican music awards show after organizers asked them not to perform their latest hit � a song about drug violence, immigration and corruption in Mexico. The World's William Troop has details.
Beckham likely to miss World Cup
David Beckham's dream of playing in a fourth soccer World Cup looks to be over after he tore his left Achilles tendon on Sunday. The 34-year-old England midfielder had surgery in Finland today. The World's William Troop tells us more.