The New York hotel staff who welcomed World Cup fans – then became them
For Martha Bustillo, the World Cup arrived one suitcase at a time. For the 65-year-old housekeeper at the…
Spain turned up. Should they be favourites? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 22
There are now just three round-of-32 ties remaining, with the last 16 almost set following Thursday’s matches. At…
Mexico into the top six: Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 20
With just under half of the matches in the round of 32 now completed, the last 16 is…
The U.S. move into the top 10 for the first time. Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 19
Well, that changes things. On the second day of the World Cup round of 32, two of the…
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…
Ecuador’s golden generation comes of age in New York, as history repeats itself for goalscorer Gonzalo Plata
This was supposed to be the World Cup where it all came together for Ecuador’s golden generation —…
NYSCI, Queens Night Market to hold World Cup watch party for Canada vs South Africa this Saturday – QNS
Ecuador fans at a Soccer Sundays watch party for the World Cup clash between Ecuador and Ivory Coast…
Germany and Ecuador World Cup fans fill New York’s Times Square with flags, drums, music and noise
TWICE reflect on a decade as a group: ‘There’s so much more we can do’ | AP interview…
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…