Like many elite players, Andres Iniesta was inspired by those who came before him, and in 2020, the Spanish icon revealed his ...

Ten years on from Euro 2016, Josh Magennis reflects on the finals in France, his own ambitions and hopes for Michael ...

A handful of players over 40 will take part in the tournament, with several set to make their final appearance on soccer’s ...

🇳🇿 Chris Wood: The tall, historic All Whites striker is his team’s main reference point. His complete dominance in the air ...

Managers such as Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti could be coaching in the Champions League rather than the World Cup ...

Former U.S. soccer star Paul Caligiuri is reinventing himself as a grassroots evangelist, challenging pay-to-play costs and ...

Group G promises high drama, especially because it represents the “last dance” on the biggest stage for several of modern ...

Predictions about who will be the next world champion often miss the mark. The pressure at this tournament is as intense as ...

The 23rd edition of the World Cup is right around the corner, so we are taking a look at some of the stars of 2022 who won’t ...

Jordan is competing in its first World Cup, while Iraq is making only its second appearance, as teams from the region seek to ...

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

The day began with Jim Cornelison, the famed Chicago Blackhawks signer, doing his usual stirring "Star Spangled Banner," so it was appropriate the fans in Chicago went to a soccer match and a hockey ...