Rio Ngumoha, 17, dazzles on England debut vs New Zealand, becomes fifth-youngest Three Lions player ever

Ngumoha was handed his first appearance for England as a second-half substitute during England's 1-0 win over New Zealand on ...
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Sweden’s fan motto is ‘again and again’. It sums up their approach to football – and to beer

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 ...

How can Iceland's women compete with Europe's top nations?

Iceland is geographically isolated and lacks the population base to compete with women's football's major nations. So what ...

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year’s tournament, citing costs and politics

The 2026 World Cup has drawn intense criticism from globe-trotting fans who over the years have helped define the ...

Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about Switzerland

Switzerland have reached the World Cup quarter-finals three times, in 1934, 1938 and 1954, but have not won a knockout match ...

Pele or Maradona at No 1? The World Cup’s 50 greatest players

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history - WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the ...