World Cup top scorer: How will Messi, Mbappe, Kane Golden Boot race be decided?
“Sometimes in football, you have to score goals.” There are only four games remaining in the 2026 World…
Ranking the top 50 players at the 2026 World Cup: Who were the winners and losers from the quarter-finals?
Four teams remain at this summer’s World Cup, and that means our rankings odyssey is almost over. But…
World Cup predictions, semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
Aston Villa finalising move for Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Aston Villa are in the process of finalising a move to sign midfielder Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Manzambi…
Argentina beats Switzerland to set up World Cup 2026 semifinal with England | World Cup 2026 News
Argentina need extra time to beat Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a showdown with England…
Lionel Messi and Argentina march into World Cup semi-finals but what about ‘mistaken identity’ red card?
Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the World Cup semi-finals — but, once again, not without controversy. A…
World Cup semi-finals bracket predictions: Picking the winners and key players for final four
After 100 matches at World Cup 2026 there are four teams left standing. Kylian Mbappe and France overcame…
Julián Alvarez’s strike sends defending champion Argentina back to World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Julián Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina back to the World Cup semifinals with…
Lionel Messi and Argentina chase World Cup glory in Ted Lasso’s hometown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi and reigning World Cup champion Argentina playing for a semifinal spot…
Serene Mbappe and emotional Messi are going goal for goal (and miss for miss) in World Cup chase
When the World Cup holds up a mirror to Kylian Mbappe, it’s as if he sees Lionel Messi.…
Is the World Cup about to get even better? What did Messi’s emotions reveal? Day 27 recap
Day 27 of the World Cup witnessed a tearful Lionel Messi, a jubilant Switzerland and confirmation of the…
World Cup quarterfinals bracket predictions: Best games, players and who makes the semifinals
There are only eight teams left in the World Cup and each is only two wins a way…