The ‘traitors’ of the United States at World Cup 2026: which players have chosen another team over the USMNT

Nine US-born players will play the 2026 World Cup for other national teams, with family roots shaping their international ...
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Japan’s fans clean up stadiums and make friends with opponents: ‘Unity is our symbol’

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...

Pragg clinches Norway Chess title; India face Japan in U18 hockey Asia Cup final; IND (W) vs. BAN in SAFF final: Indian Sports LIVE, June 6

Hockey: India beat Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling semi-final to enter the U18 Men's Asia Cup final. Football: India limped to ...

Get to know the World Cup team: Japan

Coach: Hajime Moriyasu (Japan native) Hajime Moriyasu was appointed as head coach of Japan in July 2018. He is a former ...

Get to know the World Cup team: Netherlands

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the Netherlands, led by coach Ronald Koeman, prepares to face Japan in Dallas on June 14.