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,…
Netherlands hit five past Sweden. Does this huge win make them World Cup contenders?
The Netherlands had absolutely no problems dispatching Sweden in Houston as Cody Gakpo inspired Ronald Koeman’s side to…
Turkey down and out! Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day nine
The Athletic has live coverage of Netherlands vs Sweden and Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day six: France and Argentina justify their top spots
Both of the finalists from Qatar 2022, holders Argentina and runners-up France, got their tournaments underway on Tuesday…
Safeguarding questions after Thomas Partey joins kids’ soccer session at Ghana’s U.S. training base
A day after The Athletic broke the news that Canada had denied Thomas Partey a visa on the basis…
World Cup predictions: Brazil vs Morocco, Haiti vs Scotland and rest of matchday 3
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games,…
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play in Ghana’s World Cup opener
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been…
Mikel Arteta set to lose two key men as Arsenal exits set and deal agreed
Arsenal were so close to a Premier League and Champions League double winning campaign, but now it appears…
Man Utd transfers: INEOS tipped ‘to accept offer’ to sanction shock sale for one reason -‘ridiculous decision’
According to reports, Manchester United are ‘ready to accept a new offer’ for England international Harry Maguire to…
Inside Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea rebuild with 3 signings & World Cup effect
Starts July 1 ©TM/IMAGO Xabi Alonso doesn’t officially begin work as Chelsea manager until July 1, 2026. But…
Arsenal transfer: Merson tips Arteta to sell £82m starter: ‘There’ll be teams queuing round the block’
Paul Merson reckons Arsenal will look to sell Martin Odegaard in the summer transfer window with the Norwegian…
Why do European soccer clubs change coaches so much more than U.S. teams?
This is the time of year when coaches in European football’s top-five leagues can finally catch their breath,…