U.S. government working to ensure Vozinha’s mom can attend second World Cup game
United States government officials say they are working to get the mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to…
World Cup player Elye Wahi arrested for alleged fixing offences on eve of tournament
The Athletic has live coverage of Ghana vs. Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Elye Wahi, the…
A magical Lionel Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria — but should he have been sent off?
The Athletic has live coverage of England vs Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is Lionel…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day six: France and Argentina justify their top spots
Both of the finalists from Qatar 2022, holders Argentina and runners-up France, got their tournaments underway on Tuesday…
Christian Pulisic and America’s most important calf: A tale of World Cup concern
IRVINE, Calif. — The reporters crane their necks, then gather ’round the team spokesman. The spokesman, having spoken…
Will Kylian Mbappe become the World Cup’s greatest player?
Ibrahim Mbaye could only shake his head. The 18-year-old Senegal forward had just breathed competitive tension into this…
‘We’re American, we don’t take s—’: Mauricio Pochettino’s message to USA team in last Australia game
IRVINE, Calif. — Going into halftime the last time the United States played Australia, head coach Mauricio Pochettino…
Pre-revolutionary flags spotted, anthem booed at Iran’s World Cup opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dozens of pre-revolutionary flags were brought into SoFi Stadium for Iran’s World Cup opener against…
FIFA clears referee accused of making ‘White power’ gesture after he calls it ‘involuntary twitch’
FIFA has cleared the referee at the centre of a controversy over an alleged “White power” gesture, who…
World Cup referee accused of making ‘White power’ gesture during game broadcast
The Athletic has live coverage of Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A World…
Curacao… up? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day four of the tournament
The Athletic has live coverage of Belgium vs Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. When does a…
Sweden beats Tunisia: Did Ayari score the best World Cup goal so far? Is this soccer’s snicko?
The Athletic has live coverage of Belgium vs Egypt in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Viktor Gyokeres and…