Brazil and Egypt meet in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday in an intriguing final friendly game for both ahead of beginning their 2026 World Cup campaigns. Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil beat Panama 6-2 at the ...

Who are 10 players who are expected to make a splash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Some are expected and some might surprise ...

Ballon d’Or winners, record breakers, goal scoring freaks, and a 41-year-old chasing football’s ultimate prize – meet the 25 ...

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

Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial ...

Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional soccer player when artificial ...

AI analyses videos of young players uploaded on an app, and the scores are sent to scouts and clubs. Read more at ...

The eighth of our extracts from The Soccer 100 looks at the King, the first (and still only) man to win three World Cups as a ...

Brazilian teenager Leo Veiga had almost given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer when artificial ...

Davide Ancelotti, son of legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti, has landed his first managerial job in Europe after being appointed ...

Archie McLean moved to Brazil in the early 20th Century, where he became involved in the game during its early years.

Before every match at ​this year's World Cup, viewers across the globe will watch as cameras linger on a familiar ‌ritual: ...