Hosting the World Cup is meant to be a once-in-a-lifetime event. But millions of Americans this summer will remember when the ...

U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter called him in November 2022 with the decision to leave Pepi off the World Cup roster. Flash ...

Every four years, FIFA stages a spectacle that is all but guaranteed to dominate front pages around the world, mostly thanks to events on the pitch. Yet, almost inevitably, the limelight is sometimes ...

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long ...

Cameroon-born striker Breel Embolo was Switzerland's top scorer in qualifying and has pedigree; he is one of only five ...

With several host cities in peak thunderstorm season there is a high chance that some World Cup games could be disrupted.

England manager Tuchel’s endorsement is the England No.10 shirt. Now, the young star must rein in temper and deliver ...

Research from Lancaster University in 2024 showed cases of domestic abuse increased by 38 per cent when England lost a match ...

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

World Cup 2026 – Group C guide: Scotland’s return sparks Brazil and Morocco nostalgia, but can they take Haiti opportunity? - ...

What can I expect from Mexico? Mexico were quarter-finalists on the two previous occasions they were World Cup hosts, but ...

If you're readying to tune back into the World Cup but haven't watched much since Qatar 2022, what have you missed? Quite a lot, actually.