Perhaps no other result in World Cup history is as infamous as Germany's thrashing of Brazil in 2014.Brazil, widely considered the spiritual home of the beautiful game, were hosting the tournament

Check out the betting odds for each group winner in the 2026 World Cup, including the United States' odds in Group D with Turkey, Paraguay, Australia.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture

If Brazil do win their group, they'll come up against a runner-up from Group F, which is likely to be one of the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden. The match would take place on 29 June at the NRG Stadium, in Houston, with each team possibly presenting different problems for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

From Spain to Brazil to....the USMNT? Which countries are the favorites, and what it means for their chances

What awaits England if they top Group L? And how dramatically does the picture change if they don't? ESPN looks into Thomas Tuchel's route to the final.

Hulk has failed to score in four games, but with Neymar out, his production could prove vital in the World Cup’s semifinals. (Source: Getty Images) With injuries and suspensions impacting Luis Felipe Scolari’s lineup decisions ahead of Brazil’s World ...

The Selecao haven't reached a World Cup final since winning the competition in 2002 but could be a sneaky contender to back in 2026 with Ancelotti as manager

As 2026 nostalgia takes over pop culture, soccer fans are embracing throwback Brazil, Germany and vintage World Cup kits once again.