Are England’s key players finding form? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 17
The conclusion of the group stages brought some late drama, with Austria equalising in the last seconds to…
Are favourites France getting stronger still? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 16
That’s a wrap on day 16. World Cup favourites France and the brilliant Ousmane Dembele didn’t take it…
Does Ecuador’s shock knock Germany down? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 15
The Athletic has live coverage of Uruguay vs Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ecuador dug deep…
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…
Which team is up 11 places and into the top 10? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 12
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland did it again. They are the stars delivering at this World…
Turkey down and out! Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day nine
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It was another fantastic…
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…
World Cup referee accused of making ‘White power’ gesture during game broadcast
The Athletic has live coverage of Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A World…
THERE’S A NEW BOSS IN TOWN: Ex-NWSL defender Johnson named Brooklyn FC women’s GM
Overview: Brooklyn FC on Tuesday announced the hiring of former National Women’s Soccer League defender Samantha Johnson as…
Australia’s 2026 World Cup roster: 3 MLS players called in
The Socceroos enter this summer’s tournament with high hopes after reaching the Round of 16 in 2022 for…
Israeli-made tahini brand hit as Brooklyn co-op votes product boycott
“I am absolutely heartbroken,” the owner of an Israeli-made tahini brand in New York told The Jerusalem Post…
Qantas Postpones 22-Hour New York-Sydney Nonstop Flight—Again
Qantas’ first A350-1000ULR at Airbus Toulouse in November 2025. © Airbus SAS 205 The world’s most ambitious ultra-long-haul…