FIFA Men's World Cup
Why are centre-halves taking, and missing, so many penalties at the World Cup?
When identifying players best suited to taking a penalty, you would probably think of ability, technique and ball striking as…
The USMNT fell short at the World Cup, but were odds and expectations unrealistic?
The manner of the United States men’s national team’s World Cup exit raises a discussion point about the way they…
The greatest World Cup comebacks of all-time: From Lionel Messi heroics to ruthless Belgium
By the end, it felt inevitable — but Lionel Messi and Argentina’s World Cup comeback to beat Egypt was statistically…
Connections: Soccer Edition today: Hints and answers for July 7, 2026, puzzle No. 27
Need help with today’s Connections: Soccer Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place.Welcome to Connections: Soccer Edition Coach —…
The remarkable story of Lionel Messi’s meeting with a baby Lamine Yamal
A version of this article was first published in July 2024.“It was a difficult shot,” photographer Joan Monfort told The…
World Cup predictions: Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup Predictions.This article gives you the lowdown on all today’s games but with the…
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