Germany break Ivory Coast hearts. Is Deniz Undav the best substitute at the World Cup?
Germany do not have a formidable World Cup reputation for nothing. The four-time winners were wobbling badly against…
U.S. are (unofficial) world champions – and will we see a new World Cup winner? Day 9 Recap
The Athletic has live coverage of Germany vs Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On day…
Turkey down and out! Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day nine
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It was another fantastic…
World Cup controversies: Canada players scuffle with Qatar, Morocco star Hakimi to stand trial for rape, visa rows, and more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway. With dozens of national teams competing in 16 cities across three…
Liverpool ready to offer package approaching €100m for Yan Diomande
Liverpool have intensified their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, expressing a willingness to put forward a…
The World Cup so far? Surprisingly excellent
There’s a long-standing World Cup tradition that by the end of the tournament, when the television montages provide…
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…
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…
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…
World Cup 2026 schedule: How to watch every match for free
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be televised this summer, airing across FOX, FS1,…
Which World Cup matches had empty seats? Breaking down attendance across the tournament
The second game of the 2026 World Cup was notable for what appeared to be thousands of empty…
World Cup 2026 top scorer: Who is in the Golden Boot race?
“Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.” It’s three days into the 2026 World Cup and Thierry…