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 ...

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 ...

When the Women’s College World Series (WCWS) broadcast went dark last weekend during the highly anticipated Texas ...

A Korda victory this week would be the biggest thing to happen to the U.S. Women’s Open since Michelle Wie West won in 2014 ...

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