The 1974 World Cup was an extreme example of the ways that politics of historically intersected with soccer's biggest ...

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The Netherlands has been drawn against Sweden, Japan and Tunisia in Group F. They will be favorites to advance as group ...

As FIFA expands the World Cup to a unprecedented scale, the mega-event loses its magic to year-round European club football ...

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted ...

Brazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic ...

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

DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions ...

Scotland had not qualified for the finals since France 98.

It was touch and go for the "Bagpipe country", Scotland, as it prepared to qualify for a slot in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Brazil head into Group C as favourites, with Neymar back for another World Cup run. Morocco, Scotland and Haiti ensure the ...