Phil Smith spins the globe and has a crack at predicting which of the Lads’ World Cup contingent has the best chance!

Starlet Mercedes Diz and Gisela Robledo prove decisive as South American heavyweights secure FIFA Women’s World Cup tickets.

The Paraguay World Cup 2026 squad is the nation's first since 2010, ahead of their co-hosting duties in 2030 ...

They have been key figures in helping Ecuador forge one of the stingiest defences in world football under tactically astute ...

South American teams have won every single World Cup hosted in North America, but can one of the six teams continue that ...

A glance at the team sheets for last week's Champions League final gave a big clue as to why Ecuador might end up being one of the toughest teams to ​score against at the World Cup.

Five-times world champions Brazil — they have won more World Cups than any other country — are clear favorites to win the ...

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

Haiti is back in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, and co-captain Ricardo Adé knows what that means. Born and ...

Other already established players are older than 19 but are set to make their first World Cup appearances, including ...

Manchester City lead the list of clubs with most players taking part in the World Cup, followed by Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.

Trump endorses Colombia’s de la Espriella, Rubio weighs in on regional relations, and USTR ruling spells new tariffs for ...