The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins this evening and marks a historic milestone in the tournament’s evolution as it expands to 48 ...

However, long before the Trionda, FIFA had much more old-fashioned designed for game balls. The first World Cups featured ...

The exhibit shows the evolution of soccer and the World Cup. “It really dives deep,” said President & CEO of the Arlington ...

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. This is a fully updated version of a John Muller piece The Athletic originally published ahead of the 2022 World Cup.

Discover how the 2026 FIFA World Cup is reshaping football with an expanded 48-team format, 104 matches, smart ball ...

Numbers 1-11 are coveted numbers in soccer. They adhere to specific positions and roles on the field. Footballio the puppet ...

The U.S. has once again chosen an animal as its World Cup emblem. From Striker in 1994 to Clutch in 2026, blue dominates the co-host’s soccer identity.

The World Cup is already arriving next Wednesday! It has the unique feature of being hosted across three countries: the ...

The World Cup, beginning Thursday afternoon, features the biggest names in global soccer, including two — Lionel Messi of ...