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…
Mexico vs. England rescheduling talks centred on fan safety, security concerns
FIFA considered rescheduling England’s World Cup round-of-16 game against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca primarily because of concerns…
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…
FIFA considering moving World Cup kick-off times for Mexico-England, Brazil-Norway
FIFA is considering bringing forward the kick-off time of England’s World Cup round-of-16 game against Mexico at the…
Is France’s World Cup attack one of the best ever? Is any record safe from Haaland? Day 20 recap
If day 19 of the World Cup was all about nerve-shredding late drama and penalty shootouts, then day…
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…
How does Ronaldo turning up change things? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 13
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself at the World Cup party with a double in Portugal’s thrashing of Uzbekistan, while…