The United States Men's National Team is set to kick off the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay. When they met in 1930, a Fall ...

Soccer’s grandest tournament is littered with epic individual displays.

The first problem with selecting England’s top 30 World Cup players? Only 11 have won it. Compiling the equivalent list for ...

Want to impress your friends at the World Cup watch party? Tell ’em six hosts have won the title, and the last one to do it ...

The repercussions of the 2006 FIFA World Cup final between France and Italy were felt long after the July match after ...

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the ...

France vs. Portugal would be a blockbuster clash deep into the 2026 World Cup.

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

Ivory Coast's football team is nicknamed the Elephants due to the country's long association with the animal. However, ...

Brazil’s 2006 World Cup squad was packed with elite talent, even if it ultimately fell short of winning the tournament.

The Netherlands are yet to win the World Cup despite playing in three finals Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World ...

To help navigate this melting pot of narratives at this year’s World Cup, here’s one thought on each team taking part in the ...