The FIFA World Cup begins in five days. The 23rd edition of the tournament shall see the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano ...

Rashidi Yekini's iconic 1994 celebration has been ranked among Africa's greatest FIFA World Cup moments, with unforgettable ...

The World Cup is the most prestigious competition in football.It takes place every four years to senior international teams, ...

The biggest World Cup ever could produce one of soccer's greatest moments as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé chase history.

A brief history of the evolution of the U.S. men's national team and its performances since the first World Cup in 1930.

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. A thousand matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. All of them part of the story. After 96 ...

The 2026 World Cup is almost upon us. In just over a week, the time for talking will stop, and teams will have to prove their ...

An expanded 48-team field in 2026 means more chances for the underdogs. Looking back, here are five of the biggest upsets in ...

He terrified Brazil for Poland but swapped allegiances as a result of the Second World War. His story is complex, even his ...