Is the World Cup about to get even better? What did Messi’s emotions reveal? Day 27 recap
Day 27 of the World Cup witnessed a tearful Lionel Messi, a jubilant Switzerland and confirmation of the…
Ronaldo’s final bow? One of the worst: Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup
Do you have a favourite match of the World Cup? Could you order all of them? Well, that’s…
World Cup last 16 bracket predictions: Picking biggest shocks, best games and who wins
The last 16 of the World Cup is set and some of soccer’s biggest sides are still fighting…
Is this the best USMNT ever? Are World Cup win-or-go-home games bringing back the fun? Day 21 recap
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World Cup predictions round of 32: France vs Sweden, Mexico vs Ecuador and rest of matchday 20
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games,…
Does Algeria 3-3 Austria take top spot? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup
Do you have a favourite match of the World Cup? Could you order all of them? Well, that’s…
DR Congo to face England in Last 32 after dramatic comeback. What does Tuchel’s side need to know?
DR Congo will face England in the round of 32 after they staged a thrilling comeback from a…
Why is a 0-0 draw our pick of the tournament? Ranking every match at the 2026 World Cup
The Athletic has live coverage of Algeria vs Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Do you have…
This is a historic World Cup for goals, already breaking the previous record. Why?
A version of this article was first published on June 21. There is a simple barometer to judge…
What do Phillies fans think of the World Cup? The consensus is clear
Bob, it would be fair to say, was well-lubricated by the time he took the stool next to…
World Cup weather: 60 per cent thunderstorm chance for Uruguay vs Cape Verde in Miami
The Athletic has live coverage of Uruguay vs Cape Verde at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This World…
World Cup predictions: Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs Iran and rest of matchday 11
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games,…