World Cup Recap: Mexico reminds everyone why we love soccer but hydration breaks spark uproar
The 2026 World Cup began Thursday with eruptions of joy in Mexico City. At long last — after…
Breaking down the dirtiest World Cup opening game we’ve ever seen – or was it?
Was that the cleanest ‘dirty game’ the World Cup has ever produced? The plain facts are these: referee…
Fox uses World Cup hydration breaks for commercials – but leaves fans missing action
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S.…
Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s…
The USMNT was desperate to beat England to ‘sign’ Folarin Balogun. This World Cup can show why
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The…
The U.S. signed up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and its 11 host cities are paying for it
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…
World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Africa, South Korea vs Czech Republic on matchday 1
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: From Dembele to Kane, but do Messi and Ronaldo feature?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. Everyone loves the World…
A team-by-team guide to the 2026 World Cup: What to expect and who to watch
The 48 teams competing at this summer’s World Cup are making their final preparations for the tournament in…
Iranian and African journalists denied necessary World Cup visas, sports press association says
The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) has written to FIFA claiming that “many” Iranian and African journalists have…
FIFA staff concerned fan water-bottle ban was influenced by commercial considerations
Members of FIFA’s security and safety teams expressed concerns during internal debates over the organization’s decision to ban…
New York ‘preparing for everything’ with possible World Cup, NBA Finals clash: Mayor Mamdani
New York officials are hoping for another four-game sweep by the New York Knicks in this year’s NBA…