A confusing tactical trend has become increasingly widespread in the opening week of the 2026 World Cup. When teams kick off, rather than play it backwards and keep possession, they instead boot the ...

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Cape Verde have written a remarkable new chapter in World Cup history after becoming the first team on record (since 1966) to score their maiden FIFA World Cup goal from a direct free-kick, as their ...

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Lionel Messi added another chapter to his remarkable legacy on Tuesday, becoming only the second player in history to score in five different FIFA World Cups as defending champions Argentina took ...

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The 2026 World Cup has seen a specific kick-off routine take hold Harry How/Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. One notable feature of the ...

Lionel Messi, the Argentine superstar, scripted history on Wednesday morning after he was named in the team sheet for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium.

The World Cup is about stars, and this tournament will have no shortage of them. Four years ago, Lionel Messi stamped his authority on the tournament by leading Argentina to glory, winning the Golden ...

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You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent? A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while ...