The World Cup of Ugh

T he World Cup is nearly here! But so far, at least, no one seems all that excited. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. The ...

David Beckham's Hollywood Star Spark Backlash as Fans Cry 'Not a Movie Star' Amid Brooklyn's Ceremony Snub

David Beckham is set to add one of entertainment's best‑known honours to his already extensive résumé. The football legend ...

How Much England Players Get Paid for Playing at the World Cup

Everything you need to know about England players' financial rewards for appearing at the World Cup with the Three Lions ...

AI Predicts How England Will Fare as 2026 World Cup Simulated in Full

Calum is a GiveMeSport journalist, covering the biggest stories in world sport. Having taken part in the GiveMeSport Academy ...

Christian Pulisic explains why his screaming celebration was about more than ending scoring drought

Christian Pulisic scored his first goal of 2026 in a World Cup friendly against Senegal, celebrating emotionally as the USMNT ...

Moment North Korean women’s football team cry their eyes out meeting Kim Jong-un

This is the bizarre moment a North Korean women’s football team are reduced to tears as they meet Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un.

Watch as Aston Villa skipper John McGinn teams up with Susan Boyle and Irn-Bru for Scotland World Cup video

Aston Villa skipper John McGinn has joined forces with Irn-Bru and Susan Boyle to release a Scotland World Cup anthem. Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos, comedian Paul Black and 71-year-old viral ...
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The Claw of the Guarani says it all for Paraguay, a nation fiercely protective of its identity

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...