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…
‘The city’s been electric’: Soccer fans reflect on final Boston Stadium match over last four weeks – Boston 25 News
BOSTON — For the seventh and final match at Boston Stadium, city bars were jam-packed and soaking in…
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…
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…
Why the AI Boom Is About to Break the U.S. Power Grid
The American power grid is about to fail the most important industry it has ever been asked to…
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…
Brazil left to second-guess penalty kick choice after World Cup exit
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Vinícius Júnior had the ball at the penalty spot, a perfect chance to…
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…
Spain turned up. Should they be favourites? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 22
The Athletic has live coverage of Argentina vs Cape Verde in the Round of 32 at the 2026…
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,…
Mexico into the top six: Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 20
With just under half of the matches in the round of 32 now completed, the last 16 is…