Harry Kane confirms round of golf with Donald Trump: ‘A pretty surreal experience’
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with President Donald Trump. President Trump…
U.S. soccer’s ‘pay-to-play’ problem: The lightning-rod issue explained in a World Cup context
The inquest began before the final whistle even sounded, before Belgium Trump-danced on the U.S. men’s national team,…
Why America has fallen for Erling Haaland, football’s most likeable superstar
Coaching seminars held by the Norwegian Football Federation have been known to play a short video showing a…
Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase
When the World Cup holds up a mirror to Kylian Mbappe, it’s as if he sees Lionel Messi.…
FIFA gives Jarell Quansah two-game ban for red card, would miss England’s World Cup semi-final
England’s Jarell Quansah has been given a two-match ban for the red card he received during England’s round-of-16…
USMNT great Steve Cherundolo hired to coach U.S. men’s Olympic soccer team
U.S. Soccer has hired Steve Cherundolo as the head coach of the Under-23 men’s national team that will…
Let’s admit it: The United States is never going to win a men’s World Cup
Get free access to all our World Cup coverage in the app, from kickoff to the trophy lift.…
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…
The World Cup will be missed in Canada. No one should doubt this country’s interest in soccer
VANCOUVER – Murat Yakin had just seen his Switzerland side qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals for 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…
Kylian Mbappe calls out ‘blatant racism’ of Paraguayan senator for ‘colonised Cameroonian’ remark
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe has…
England’s Jordan Henderson requires wrist surgery, set to miss rest of World Cup
The 36-year-old suffered the injury climbing over the advertising hoardings after England’s 3-2 win over Mexico. Buda Mendes/Getty…