U.S. are (unofficial) world champions – and will we see a new World Cup winner? Day 9 Recap
The Athletic has live coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On day…
Cristiano Ronaldo falls flat for Portugal in World Cup opener but DR Congo make history
The Athletic has live coverage of Czech Republic vs South Africa and Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in…
The World Cup so far? Surprisingly excellent
There’s a long-standing World Cup tradition that by the end of the tournament, when the television montages provide…
Which World Cup matches had empty seats? Breaking down attendance across the tournament
The second game of the 2026 World Cup was notable for what appeared to be thousands of empty…
World Cup 2026 top scorer: Who is in the Golden Boot race?
“Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.” It’s three days into the 2026 World Cup and Thierry…
Who’s Winning The World Cup? Day One – Tears, red cards and altitude
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs. Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Welcome to The…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: From Dembele to Kane, but do Messi and Ronaldo feature?
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