Are favourites France getting stronger still? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 16
That’s a wrap on day 16. World Cup favourites France and the brilliant Ousmane Dembele didn’t take it…
Can Dembele retain Ballon d’Or at World Cup of stars? U.S. coach’s big offer: Day 16 recap
We are down to the final day of the marathon 72-game World Cup group stage. The penultimate set…
Does Ecuador’s shock knock Germany down? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 15
Ecuador dug deep to beat Germany and earn a World Cup knockout spot with another big shock, Japan…
How does Ronaldo turning up change things? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 13
Cristiano Ronaldo announced himself at the World Cup party with a double in Portugal’s thrashing of Uzbekistan, while…
Which team is up 11 places and into the top 10? Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day 12
The Athletic has live coverage of Portugal vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi, Kylian…
Norway beat Senegal to reach knockout stage. Is Erling Haaland the scariest thing in football?
After 28 years away, Norway, led by the irrepressible Erling Haaland, have started this World Cup with a…
FIFA World Cup: Heavy rain and possible flooding forecast in New Jersey for Norway-Senegal match
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Norway’s World Cup match against Senegal started as scheduled at MetLife Stadium on…
Could the ‘fourth best’ team in a World Cup group advance to the knockout stage?
The Athletic has live coverage of Argentina vs Austria and France vs Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World…
World Cup predictions: Argentina vs Austria, France vs Iraq and the rest of matchday 12
The Athletic has live coverage of Argentina vs Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Welcome to The…
What do Phillies fans think of the World Cup? The consensus is clear
Bob, it would be fair to say, was well-lubricated by the time he took the stool next to…
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…