The players to watch out for, the games not to miss, how to expect the unexpected. Our writers gives their views on the World ...

Predictions about who will be the next world champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense as ...

Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating mighty Argentina in Qatar four years ago.

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

France will beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy on July 19 and five-time winners Brazil are expected to be the biggest flops, according to a Reuters survey of economists who said football was ...

Former Italian soccer defender and World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta counts France or Spain as top teams to win the 2026 ...