We looked at previous 22 winners to decide the key metrics behind predicting which team will win - and got a familiar ...

There is a certain sense of uncertainty for players in the build-up to a World Cup. A whole four years are at their disposal to score, assist, defend and do everything possible to get into that squad ...

The head coaches at the 2026 World Cup are a motley crew. This diverse bunch reflects a host of interconnected factors that ...

The Netherlands were beaten late on by Algeria, leaving Ronald Koeman wanting a response before their World Cup campaign ...

Ronald Koeman says the 1-0 loss to Algeria should sharpen the Netherlands ahead of their World Cup opener, highlighting ...

As a player Popovic was relentless in being his best. But behind his ruthless reputation is a focused leader deeply committed to his players ...

Takefusa Kubo is hoping Japan have learned from their experience in Qatar and can go a step further in North America.

It is possible that nobody alive today has watched more football than Marcelo Bielsa, the former Leeds United boss who will ...

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

A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.

The lady who achieved a historic feat with the Indian U17 women’s team by making them the first Indian women’s team across ...

A record nine Asian representatives raises hopes for ending a quarter-final drought since 2002. Read more at straitstimes.com ...