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

Teams must be prepared for challenging travel and a cauldron of heat but will also encounter fantastic fans and a beautiful football culture ...

With the World Cup nearly upon us, Guardian readers share their mixed emotions – enthusiasm, hope, unease, anger, optimism – around this summer’s tournament ...

I t’s hard to imagine a more fraught combination for what was supposed to be a fun Friday night: Seattle’s Pride celebration ...

While the 48-year-old would have been none the wiser that Lionel Messi was just weeks - if not days - away from almost single ...

From his early days as an Irish boxer to a whirlwind of Hollywood romances, his soul-defining marriage to Natasha Richardson, ...

It was a profoundly religious experience that he and they are likely to treasure in their hearts for many years.

The South Africans head into their first World Cup appearance in 16 years with the public’s attention more on the national ...

World Cup 2026 London guide: The best pubs, bars and fan zones for every nation - Looking for the best World Cup 2026 pubs in ...

Of the 100 votes cast, 32 backed Les Bleus to win the trophy, followed by Spain (15) and Portugal (14). Read more at ...