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Is this the best USMNT ever? Are World Cup win-or-go-home games bringing back the fun? Day 21 recap
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appThere’s only one place to start when…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the fifth 2026 summer window edition of The Transfer DealSheet.Our team of dedicated writers, including David Ornstein, will…
With 32 World Cup teams left, who has best route to the final and can Messi beat goals record? Day 17 recap
It’s day 17 of the World Cup, and the group stage has come to an end.Many of the biggest decisions…
Has three winning hosts supercharged this World Cup? Was Neymar worth the risk? Day eight recap
Mexico have become the first team to book their place in the World Cup knockout stage — and with their…
The first round of World Cup games is over: Best team, player, worst prediction and who will win?
The first round of World Cup games is over — featuring 24 matches, 75 goals, and one Lionel Messi.There is…
Re-ranking the 48 World Cup teams after day one of the tournament
Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app.The 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico…
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