Japan soccer fans pick up litter after game, continue World Cup tradition
The Athletic has live coverage of Belgium vs Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Japan’s soccer fans…
Lamine Yamal has changed. The schoolboy at Euro 2024 is now a World Cup superstar
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. At his first major…
Australia go level with USMNT in Group D after surprise win against Turkey
They began the World Cup as outsiders in Group D but Australia now have — according to The…
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…
For USMNT fans, these non-U.S. World Cup matches have big implications
Ever since the World Cup draw was conducted last December, the dates and times of the United States’…
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…
A near-perfect World Cup opener takes the USMNT into uncharted territory
The Athletic has live coverage of Qatar vs Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. INGLEWOOD, Calif. —…
2026 World Cup Opening Ceremonies: How to Watch Today, Who is Performing, Start Times
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will launch with a first-of-its-kind celebration: three opening ceremonies across three host nations…
Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada, unable to play in Ghana’s World Cup opener
Thomas Partey will play no part in Ghana’s first World Cup game in Toronto as he has been…
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…
South Korea beats Czech Republic but why all the empty seats at World Cup’s second game?
The Athletic has live coverage of Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. There…
USA vs. Paraguay: How to Watch, TV Channel, Live Stream
The United States and Paraguay meet in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Friday, June 12, 2026…