Here is a beginner-friendly guide to the most common types of kicks in soccer, explaining what they are and when they’re used during a match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A set piece in soccer refers to a type of offensive play that occurs during a stoppage or a dead ball. The play is usually ...

Free kicks are among the most common actions in soccer because fouls occur frequently during normal gameplay. They can be ...

Free-kicks are an art form in football with technique, power, and placement all required to score set-piece strikes. Across ...

DALLAS — A free kick is awarded after most common fouls are committed during a match. The team that was fouled receives possession of the ball and is allowed to restart play without pressure from ...