Are World Cup stars stat-padding? Is England’s problem its defence? Day 13 recap
We are nearly two weeks into the World Cup and Cristiano Ronaldo belatedly showed up. The 41-year-old became Portugal’s most…
Colombia beat DR Congo at World Cup to seal knockout spot — can they top Group K ahead of Portugal?
For so much of this game, it seemed as if Colombia would be frustrated by DR Congo — but they…
Colombia vs DR Congo live updates: World Cup 2026 latest as Colombia held at half-time in Guadalajara
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 50s ago Colombia are facing DR Congo in Guadalajara, as both sides look…
Can Messi win the one trophy he never has? Are France heading for third final in a row? Day 12 recap
Lionel Messi is now out on his own as the top goalscorer in World Cup history, after he found the…
Norway beat Senegal to reach knockout stage. Is Erling Haaland the scariest thing in football?
After 28 years away, Norway, led by the irrepressible Erling Haaland, have started this World Cup with a bang and…
Norway vs Senegal live updates: Pedersen scores opening goal in World Cup 2026 game
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 2m ago Advertisement live Updated 24s ago Norway are leading Senegal in the World Cup…
France vs Iraq live updates: Mbappe opens scoring as he chases down Messi’s World Cup record
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 1m ago Advertisement live Updated 9s ago France lead Iraq 1-0 at the 2026 World…
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record as Argentina beat Austria. This is how he did it
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.Is Lionel Messi the greatest of all…
Argentina vs Austria live updates: Messi aims to break goals record in 2026 World Cup game
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 30s ago Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Austria today as they continue their 2026…
Iran holds Belgium to a 0-0 draw: Has the USA’s World Cup pathway just got easier?
Belgium stumbled to a 0-0 draw with Iran at SoFi Stadium on Sunday in a game that featured both a…
Uruguay vs Cape Verde live updates: Canobbio, Araujo score after Pina free-kick goal in World Cup 2026 game
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 4m ago Advertisement live Updated 2m ago Cape Verde are taking on Uruguay in their…
Belgium vs Iran live updates: Taremi goal ruled out in 2026 World Cup clash
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE 57s ago Advertisement live Updated 22s ago Belgium and Iran are level in the opening…
The World Cup so far? Surprisingly excellent
There’s a long-standing World Cup tradition that by the end of the tournament, when the television montages provide glorious two-minute…
Colombia beats Uzbekistan at World Cup, taking full advantage of Portugal slip-up
Colombia’s old guard led them to a 3-1 win against World Cup debutants Uzbekistan, ensuring they did not commit the…
Uzbekistan vs Colombia live updates: Latest as James Rodriguez starts World Cup game, team news
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 3m ago The first round of group matches at the 2026 World Cup…
World Cup 2026: How Messi Completed His Hat-Trick of Goals for Argentina
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, matching the all-time World Cup scoring record of…
Breaking down a Lionel Messi masterclass: The movement, the goals… and a lot of walking
The Athletic has live coverage of England vs Croatia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.There is a wonderful World Cup…
All hail King Messi, did the World Cup GOAT just get greater? Day six recap
After the upsets and the feel-good stories, the World Cup shifted into a new gear on Tuesday.It could have been…
Jordan loses to Austria, but World Cup debutants show they can hold their own
It looked like it might be the dream World Cup debut for Jordan, but their resistance was finally broken by…
Austria vs Jordan live updates: World Cup 2026 latest as Schmid goal separates sides at half-time
FIFA World Cup 2026 Advertisement live Updated 5s ago Austria lead World Cup debutants Jordan 1-0 at half-time in their…
