Both World Cup semifinals are clashes of giants – one is the much hotter ticket
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature four giants of international soccer and around $5billion worth of playing talent.…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: Who were the winners and losers from the quarter-finals?
Four teams remain at this summer’s World Cup, and that means our rankings odyssey is almost over. But…
World Cup predictions, semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
The Ohio State Of The World Cup? Each Semifinalist As A College Football Powerhouse
Somehow, yes, it’s true: for the first time in World Cup history, the four remaining teams are also…
What next for Christian Pulisic, the U.S. soccer star who can never live up to the hype?
If you walk around Times Square and stand in the glow of the commercials flashing all around, it’s…
Are There Any World Cup Games Today? Semifinal Schedule France vs Spain, England vs Argentina
Day 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is a rest day, with no matches on the schedule. The…
Jude Bellingham defends England display after Thomas Tuchel criticism: ‘Maybe he doesn’t know what it’s like’
Jude Bellingham has defended England’s performance in their 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, after head coach…
Lionel Messi and Argentina march into World Cup semi-finals but what about ‘mistaken identity’ red card?
Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the World Cup semi-finals — but, once again, not without controversy. A…
World Cup semi-finals bracket predictions: Picking the winners and key players for final four
After 100 matches at World Cup 2026 there are four teams left standing. Kylian Mbappe and France overcame…
South Africa’s Jayden Adams, 25, dies two weeks after playing at World Cup
South Africa international Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, the South African Football Players Union…
Lionel Messi has spent 63% of this World Cup walking — but he is always ready to pounce
The Athletic has live coverage of Argentina vs Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. The best…
Harry Kane confirms round of golf with Donald Trump: ‘A pretty surreal experience’
England captain Harry Kane has confirmed he played a round of golf with President Donald Trump. President Trump…