As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

Pelé celebrates the title after the 4-1 thrashing of ItalyCredits: FIFA ArchiveThe most revered national team of all time, packed with stars, put on a show in Mexico at the 1970 World Cup. With joy, ...

The most revered national team of all time, packed with stars, put on a show in Mexico at the 1970 World Cup. With joy, ...

Previewing Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup chances under Ancelotti: Can he revive the nation's footballing glory?

With the 23rd Fifa World Cup only days away, we briefly recount the story of every edition of the world’s most popular ...

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. A thousand matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. All of them part of the story. After 96 ...

What are the best ever World Cup shirts and what makes them iconic? BBC Sport ranks the all-time top 10 here.

It's been 24 years since Brazil last lifted the World Cup with stars like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo bringing home the crown to a nation which is seen as the 'country of football'. Brazil is ...

As captain of the U.S. Men's National Team, Tim Ream will be a conduit for head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the 2026 World ...

The eighth of our extracts from The Soccer 100 looks at the King, the first (and still only) man to win three World Cups as a ...

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history - WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the ...

From wishful thinking with presidential executive orders, to the rule changes that will keep players honest. Well, sort of.