‘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…
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…
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…
For USMNT fans, these non-U.S. World Cup matches have big implications
Ever since the World Cup draw was conducted last December, the dates and times of the United States’…
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…
A near-perfect World Cup opener takes the USMNT into uncharted territory
The Athletic has live coverage of Qatar vs Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. INGLEWOOD, Calif. —…
Christian Pulisic reveals what led to second-half benching in USMNT opener
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — After coming off at halftime of the U.S. men’s national team’s 4-1 win over Paraguay…
Who’s Winning The World Cup? Day One – Tears, red cards and altitude
The Athletic has live coverage of USMNT vs. Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Welcome to The…
World Cup Recap: Mexico reminds everyone why we love soccer but hydration breaks spark uproar
The 2026 World Cup began Thursday with eruptions of joy in Mexico City. At long last — after…
Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It’s…
The USMNT was desperate to beat England to ‘sign’ Folarin Balogun. This World Cup can show why
The Athletic has live coverage of South Korea vs Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The…
The U.S. signed up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – and its 11 host cities are paying for it
The Athletic has live coverage of Mexico vs. South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA…