Are FIFA and UEFA in a forever war?
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that first appeared on The Athletic in May…
UEFA nations agree to boycott World Cups over FIFA’s private investment plans
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament…
‘Mistaken identity’ does not include simulation despite World Cup decisions – lawmaker
Global football’s law-making body has said that mistaken identity should not be used in instances of simulation as…
What happens when President Trump attends major sports events – and why he does it
Editor’s note: This article was first published in September 2025 and has been updated to reflect President Trump’s…
What’s it like watching the World Cup from space – or Antarctica?
This World Cup has not been short of divisive moments. Beyond on-pitch disputes over refereeing calls, life and…
World Cup predictions, semifinals: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
World Cup predictions, quarter-finals: Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
World Cup predictions, quarter-finals: France vs Morocco and Spain vs Belgium
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
World Cup predictions last 16: Argentina vs Egypt and Switzerland vs Colombia
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
France ready for ‘war’ at World Cup after winning the ‘disgrace’ of Philadelphia
The French celebrations told a story. Led by their captain, Kylian Mbappe, the team sprinted towards the hard-core…
World Cup predictions, round of 32: Portugal vs Croatia, Spain vs Austria and rest of matchday 22
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions. This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games…
Is this World Cup now Europe v South America? Which giants fall today? Day 18 recap
Sunday was the strangest day of this World Cup, in that there was only one match, sandwiched between…