Belgium appeal against FIFA’s Folarin Balogun ban decision
Belgium has appealed against FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-game ban handed to Folarin Balogun, less than 24…
The Viking Stuns A Giant: 4 Takeaways From Norway’s Historic World Cup Win Over Brazil
Surprised? Then you haven’t been paying attention. Norway just beat Brazil, 2-1, to reach its first-ever quarterfinal, and…
Jordan Henderson taken to hospital after injury in England’s post-game Mexico celebrations
Henderson appeared to injure himself celebrating England’s win in Mexico City Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Jordan Henderson…
Trump’s call to Infantino and plot to ‘free’ Balogun that sparked a huge World Cup controversy
President Donald Trump has been an elusive figure throughout this World Cup. Or he was until the middle…
Brazil Star Neymar Announces International Retirement: ‘It Is Now Over’
Following Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16, Brazilian icon Neymar announced his international retirement.…
The Ref: Do players need more protection from referees at this World Cup?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. “Ilgiz Tantashev, une presentation…
From Mbappe and Spence to Caceres and Zidane: How you make a mask for a soccer player
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. In a Dick’s Sporting…
‘Thank you FIFA for reversing a great injustice!’ How Trump, teammates reacted to Balogun’s ban reprieve
The whole world thought the United States would have to be without its star striker, Folarin Balogun, for…
Folarin Balogun available for USMNT vs. Belgium as red card ban suspended
Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium after his one-game…
World Cup weather: Storms possible for Mexico vs England, Norway vs Brazil, flood watch in place
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs England in the knockout round of the 2026 FIFA World…
How Mauricio Pochettino, a ‘200%’ Argentine, embraced America
SEATTLE — Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero grew up on farmland in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, surrounded…
Can World Cup ‘dirty tricks’ stop France? Do spy fears prove USMNT is in the big time? Day 24 recap
France maintained their perfect record at this World Cup but it was far from serene progress for the…