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…
How to Watch the World Cup Today: Schedule, Times, TV, Streaming for Quarterfinal Opener
Day 29 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opens the quarterfinals, as Kylian Mbappé’s France faces Morocco, the surprise…
Egypt’s goal against Argentina should never have been ruled out, but talk of a ‘conspiracy’ is nonsense
The VAR intervention that ended with an Egypt goal being disallowed for an event 100 yards from the…
For U.S. Soccer, hiring Mauricio Pochettino was a coup. Bringing him back would be indefensible.
For landing USA men’s World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino and his women’s national team counterpart Emma Hayes, the…
USMNT’s World Cup exit draws record 30 million TV viewers
Malik Tillman and the U.S. were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium Monday night. Alex Grimm…
Sports World Reacts To Argentina Comeback In Atlanta: Tom Brady Makes 28-3 Comparison
The Atlanta Falcons might finally be off the hook as the holders of arguably the greatest single-game collapse…
Europe is dominating another World Cup. That does not look like changing anytime soon
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app It has become one…
World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
There are only eight teams left in the World Cup and each is only two wins a way…
Egypt Goal vs. Argentina Controversially Disallowed After VAR Check
Egypt nearly put Argentina on the ropes in the 58th minute of Tuesday’s World Cup round of 16…
Belgium to ‘continue to pursue’ Folarin Balogun decision explanation from FIFA
The Belgian federation says it intends to continue to pursue its concerns with FIFA over the decision to…
Where a Trump controversy and a thumping U.S. defeat leaves Infantino’s stained World Cup
The Athletic has live coverage of Switzerland vs Colombia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For FIFA president…