USA drawn in 2026 World Cup Group D: What to know about Australia, Paraguay, playoff teams
WASHINGTON — The United States will play Paraguay in its 2026 World Cup opener, and will also face…
Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarded his inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to “close friend” Donald Trump…
Village People will perform Trump anthem ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at World Cup draw, FIFA says
Follow The Athletic’s live build-up to tomorrow’s 2026 World Cup draw. FIFA has announced that the Village People,…
FIFA confirms World Cup draw seedings and pathways, with implications for co-hosts
On Tuesday, FIFA finalized seeding and procedures for the 2026 World Cup draw, including two new wrinkles with…
World Cup 2026 play-off draw: Italy vs Northern Ireland, Jamaica learn path to finals
Italy will host Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup play-off semi-final, with the victors to visit Wales…
USMNT’s reality has shifted, and Pochettino now has dreams of ‘impossible’ World Cup run
Follow The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s World Cup play-off draws. TAMPA, Fla. — It feels like a…
Curacao qualify for World Cup – How tournament’s smallest nation built history-making side: “What an adventure”
Follow The Athletic’s live coverage of today’s World Cup play-off draws. Curacao is a Caribbean island that’s home…
USMNT 5, Uruguay 1: Freeman, Berhalter make World Cup case in stunning rout
TAMPA, Fla. – A depleted and rotated U.S. men’s national team stunned Uruguay, 5-1, in a friendly here at…
Scotland qualify for first World Cup since 1998 with dramatic late win over Denmark
Scotland have qualified for the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a dramatic late…
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over ‘safety’ concerns as White House announces visa scheme for fans
FIFA secured a concession from the White House as President Donald Trump announced that match ticket-holders for next…
USMNT 2, Paraguay 1: Reyna scores in start; Pochettino’s side unbeaten in 4
CHESTER, Pa. – With goals from Gio Reyna in the first half and Folarin Balogun in the second, the…
Thomas Tuchel spoke to Djed Spence over Thomas Frank snub: ‘I didn’t like it’
Thomas Tuchel spoke to Djed Spence to remind him of the responsibilities of being an England player after…