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…
Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Stringer | Reuters It…
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’s Tallest Skyscraper Approaches Major Construction Milestone
Construction on Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower, which will be the world’s tallest building upon completion, is approaching a…
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…
SpaceX surge further boosts Saudi billionaire prince’s fortune
Friday’s debut share surge for SpaceX is bolstering the fortunes of one of Saudi Arabia’s richest men. Prince…
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,…
Why China is attracting wealthy Gulf families in search of education, tech and business
In April, a family from the United Arab Emirates – four adults, three children and a nanny –…
2026 World Cup schedule: Teams, group stage, fixtures, results, how to watch
The 2026 World Cup is here and being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. During December’s…
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…