WORLD CUP 2026
Complete coverage of the greatest show on Earth. Scores, highlights, analysis, and stories from every match.
Scotland's World Cup Carnival: More Than Just Football in Miami
Scotland's Tartan Army takes over Miami with mince and tattie hot dogs, Billy Gilmour's magic, and a romance that's winning hearts—and maybe matches.
Daniel CrosswellJun 23
Tuchel vs. the Water Cooler: Why England’s Coach Hates World Cup Hydration Breaks
Thomas Tuchel hates World Cup hydration breaks. He says they kill rhythm. He's right. And his complaint is about more than water—it's about the soul of football.
Priya RajanJun 23
Messi’s Immortal Run: From Retirement Threats to World Cup Records
A decade after quitting Argentina, Lionel Messi is breaking records at 38. He's the reigning World Cup champion's heartbeat, and he's not done yet.
Clara VandenbergJun 23
Golden Boot Showdown: Mbappé, Haaland, and the World Cup's Deadliest Strikers
Mbappé, Haaland, and a pack of hungry forwards are making this Golden Boot race the tightest in years. Who will come out on top?
James WhitfieldJun 23
Algeria's Late Surge Sends Jordan Packing in World Cup Thriller
Algeria trailed for 70 minutes. Then Benbouali and Gouiri struck. Jordan's World Cup dream is over — and they only have themselves to blame.
Tommy GallagherJun 23
Ronaldo's Last Stand: Portugal Faces Uzbekistan in Must-Win World Cup Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face Uzbekistan in a must-win World Cup group match. Can CR7 deliver one last dance, or will the Uzbeks spoil the party?
Tommy GallagherJun 23
Algeria's Comeback Stuns Jordan, Secures Last-16 Spot in World Cup
Down 1-0, Algeria roared back with two goals to knock Jordan out of the World Cup. Benbouali and Gouiri delivered the knockout punch.
Tommy GallagherJun 23
Gaza's World Cup: Joy, Escape, and the Ghosts of Displacement
In Gaza, the World Cup offers a brief escape from bombs and displacement, but the joy is haunted by loss. A look at football's cruel role in a war zone.
James WhitfieldJun 23
Iraq's World Cup Dream Ends, But Joy Unbroken in Philadelphia
Iraq's World Cup run ended with a 2-0 loss to France, but fans in Philadelphia celebrated their team's historic journey with dancing, chai, and pride.
Elena VasquezJun 23
At 39, Messi Is Still Carrying Argentina on His Back — And They Know It
Lionel Messi is 39, still dominating World Cups, and finally playing in a system that doesn't ask him to do everything alone. Scaloni built it. Messi trusts it. And Argentina is reaping the rewards.
Tommy GallagherJun 23
World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage: Who's In, Who's Out, and the New Rules of Engagement
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams, with 32 advancing to a new knockout round. No more third-place lifelines—just pure, brutal football. Here's who's in and how the new rules could wreck your bracket.
Elena VasquezJun 23
Haaland’s double sends Norway through, Senegal clinging to hope
Erling Haaland's double sends Norway into World Cup knockouts with a 3-2 win over Senegal, who must now beat Iraq to stay alive.
Tommy GallagherJun 23