Italy entered the final World Cup playoff with a chance to stop the embarrassment, but the transcript says Bosnia ended that ...

That was a shocking moment for them, even though Mexico has not yet advanced beyond the quarter-final stage of a World Cup.

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

Lionel Messi is back after winning an elusive title in 2022. Here’s a look at his numbers for Argentina as he heads into his ...

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their ...

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. A thousand matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. All of them part of the story. After 96 ...

Sports Mole looks at the records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at the 2026 World Cup as the Portugal national football team captain prepares for his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.

Pelé. Maradona. Messi. Ronaldo. How does one measure the beauty and joy generated from such legends stepping on a pitch? How do you impose order onto the history of soccer, a sport that's more known ...

Inter Miami CF midfielder Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal during the first half against Orlando City SC at Miami Freedom Park. Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The FIFA World Cup is football’s ...

The Independent has put together a list of the 50 greatest names in World Cup history, based exclusively on their ...

Hosting the FIFA World Cup is supposed to be an advantage. The crowds are yours. The stadiums are familiar. The travel is minimal. The entire country is behind you in a way that no away side can ...