Discover which countries have appeared most often at the FIFA World Cup, from Brazil and Germany to one-time participants and ...

Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup in 2022, but Luis de la Fuente's Spain side are now coming for ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

Explore the iconic football legends likely to grace the pitch for one last time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Messi to ...

Lionel Messi is back after winning an elusive title in 2022. Here’s a look at his numbers for Argentina as he heads into his ...

We have the final 26-player squads that can win the FIFA World Cup, so let's go through all 48 teams and rank where they ...

As Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare for what could be their final World Cup, football gets one last chance to ...

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, plenty of international managers have been accused of ‘nostalgia picks’ within their squad.

The latest in our series on the most exciting U-21 players heading to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is dedicated to the Spain and ...

When Brazil take on Croatia in the World Cup opener on June 12, they'll be hosting a side whose total market value is $459,544,500 lower than their own. That's a massive difference, but it's nowhere ...

Vinícius expresses both fear and respect for Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 World Cup, acknowledging Messi's influence as Argentina's key to retaining their title.

Best-represented clubs, oldest and youngest players, smallest and tallest players and FIFA World Cup returnees feature.