A magical Lionel Messi hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria — but should he have been sent off?
This is Lionel Messi’s world and we are all still living in it.At the age of 38, playing in his…
Argentina vs Algeria live updates: Lionel Messi starts Group J opener at World Cup 2026
Advertisement live Updated 32s ago Lionel Messi and Argentina begin their World Cup title defence today as they face Algeria…
The $1m World Cup fail that proves this game makes fools of us all: Day five recap
The Athletic has live coverage of Iraq vs. Norway and Argentina vs Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The World…
Iran vs New Zealand live updates: Rezaeian goal equalises World Cup 2026 game after Just opener
Advertisement live Updated 20s ago Iran have equalised to make it 1-1 against New Zealand in the second game in…
Australia go level with USMNT in Group D after surprise win against Turkey
They began the World Cup as outsiders in Group D but Australia now have — according to The Athletic’s projections…
Who, exactly, is this World Cup for?
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appIf there were no sports calendar to…
The anatomy of a World Cup-winning team: Great captain? No 1 ranking? Home-based players?
Who’s going to win the 2026 World Cup?We’ve all got our ideas, theories, predictions. They may be based on a…
