It has been a long road for the Orlando City goalkeeper but he has now established himself as first choice for the World Cup ...

It was another season to remember for Lamine Yamal and Barcelona, along with Getafe, Rayo and one naughty fan ...

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 ...

The 2026 World Cup is upon us so it's time to look at the 48 participants – that includes Group H, where Saudi Arabia will ...

THE 2026 World Cup is now within touching distance, with 48 teams heading to North America for the biggest football ...

When the teenaged Leo Messi, wearing a No. 19 shirt, scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 against Serbia and Montenegro, ...

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has set his sights on joining the ranks of football's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, not by being compared to them, but by being mentioned alongside ...

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has set his sights on joining the ranks of football's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo and ...

In the runup to the Champions League final, the Arsenal manager’s first footballing steps in the Basque Country and Barcelona are recalled by those who shared them ...

The wave of announcements has accelerated over the past week as coaches finalize selections, weigh injury concerns and make ...

Samuel Eto'o scored twice, including a late equalizer, as Spanish league leader FC Barcelona came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Real Betis on Saturday and stretch its unbeaten run to 22 league ...

"The initial updates aren't entirely bad." Defending champions Argentina are yet to name their squad but are sweating on the ...