FIFA scraps World Cup private investment plans as Infantino fights for his future
FIFA and Gianni Infantino have performed a dramatic U-turn on his plot to sell a stake in its…
European nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
World Cup final on track to be most expensive sporting event ever
When FIFA first put tickets on sale for the 2026 World Cup final, its prices left fans aghast.…
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…
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…
2 Nigerians killed in South Africa anti-immigrant violence
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South…
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…
Are co-hosts Canada becoming a contender? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 18
Canada are the first of the three co-hosts to make it through to the last 16, after a…
England in knockout stage as Group L winners
Potential knockout stage opponents As England finished top of Group L, they will play a third-placed team from…
England 0-0 Ghana Stats: Black Stars Keep Three Lions Quiet in Boston
England were unable to break down a resolute Ghana on Matchday 2. Look at the best data from…
‘VAR was on vacation’: Carlos Queiroz criticises refereeing vs. England – is he right?
Carlos Queiroz said that the VAR “was on vacation” and “went for coffee” after two key incidents went…