As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 ...

It feels like almost egregious recency bias to have the top soccer moment of the past 140 years from such a recent event. But the combination of ingredients is irresistible. Or were they? Saudi Arabia ...

From Messi's glory in 2022 to Maradona's incredible 1986, Michael Cox assesses the best individual performances in World Cup victories ...

As the U.S. is set to host its second FIFA World Cup, a look back at some of the tournaments most memorable moments.

The USMNT will have dreams of dazzling crowds on home soil at this summer’s World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino’s men kick-off their 2026 tournament against Paraguay on June 12, and will ...