Former Bayern Munich star and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes 17-year-old Lennart Karl is in the perfect environment ...

A strong November FIFA window saw the USMNT convincingly defeat two potential World Cup opponents. We take a look at the ...

The Athletic speaks to FIFA's Technical Study Group about the key trends which have emerged from this year's tournament ...

Scotland will avoid England and other major European nations like Spain, France and Germany in next month's World Cup ...

The qualification picture for the 2026 World Cup is now clearer, with just the play-offs remaining to be completed before the ...

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Final Draw will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.

From Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking brace, to Kenny McLean's half-way line heroics, FIFA looks at seven unforgettable moments from European qualifying.

The Athletic is delighted to announce the release of The Soccer 100, profiling players from Pele to Puskas, Maradona to Messi ...

Looking to level up your game? This video teaches one of the most effective soccer skills every player should master — ...

Mexico was one of 13 participating countries in the very first World Cup tournament in 1930, and its team provided several ...

Juventus: Italy’s most decorated club. Despite having fallen on hard times in recent years, the Turin titans are still the ...

The Chicago Bulls are off to a strong 6-1 start in the 2025-26 season, placing them at the top of the Eastern Conference. Point guard Josh Giddey is having a breakout season, nearly averaging a triple ...