The same European leagues that dominate the club game are overwhelming represented among the World Cup finalists.

World Cup veteran Thomas Meunier has joined Sunderland ahead of the English club’s first European campaign for 53 years.

France lead a strong contingent of European teams at this World Cup Angela Weiss/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app It has become one of the great World Cup traditions, up there with goalkeepers ...

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter was asked after last week’s 3-2 World Cup loss to Turkey why the U.S. men struggle so mightily against European opposition. “Ummmm,” Berhalter said, pausing, “I’ll have to get back to you on that. I’m not sure of ...

Explore Slavko Vinčić's officiating history with Lionel Messi and Argentina before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Building upon Telemundo’s record-breaking coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the network solidifies its position as the home of world-class soccer for U.S. Hispanic audiences

A lot can change in four years, but we are looking into the World Cup 2030 crystal ball to see which teams will dominate in Spain, Portugal & Morocco.

A huge protest aimed at Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino was intercepted at New York/New Jersey Stadium as thousands of red cards were seized, meant to symbolize disdain for both presidents