Lionel Messi already had the perfect ending at the 2022 World Cup. What does the magician have up his sleeve in 2026?

Lamine Yamal led Spain to the European championship at 16. Now, 18, can the Barcelona superstar take the throne at the World ...

The biggest World Cup ever could produce one of soccer's greatest moments as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé chase history.

Few players have experienced both sides of the Ronaldo vs. Messi debate as closely as Kylian Mbappe, and his perspective ...

Do you want to be the smartest person in the room when talking about the World Cup matches in Arlington? Look no further.

The Ecuador goalkeeper spoke to FIFA about the South American team's development and his ambitions for his final World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of soccer's all-time greats, will likely make their final bows on the sport's biggest ...

A quick glance at the oddsboard shows that some of the sport's most popular players are expected to lead their respective ...

Trade 2026 World Cup predictions from Polymarket. Winner markets, Golden Boot odds, USMNT Group preview and how to trade with ...

These five standouts — from teams playing and base-camping in Kansas City — are players to watch at the World Cup.

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 ...