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

Italy won a match that was very flat and lacking attacking excitement in the first half, but completely changed after the ...

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 ...

Brazil may lead the historical count, but Argentina arrive as defending champions and remain one of the dominant forces of ...

Discover every FIFA World Cup award explained, including the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove, Young Player Award, Fair ...

In need of lightweight uniforms for the blazing Mexico City sun, Argentina's staff found makeshift alternatives in a Mexican ...

It is 40 years since Diego Maradona dominated the FIFA World Cup finals in Mexico, scoring some of the tournament's most iconic goals and inspiring the Albiceleste to the title.

Experience the raw emotion of soccer history through 18 iconic World Cup photos that perfectly capture the pure joy of ...

Maradona’s room-mate at Mexico 1986 recalls how Argentina won their second FIFA World Cup and sizes up his nation’s chances at the upcoming global showpiece.

We analyse Argentina's style, form, key players, and predictions as Lionel Scaloni finalises his preparations for the 2026 ...

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former ...

Diego Maradona's iconic 1986 World Cup performance defined football history, scoring two contrasting goals against England. | Football News ...