On a hot Saturday evening in Passaic County, New Jersey, about 60 kids gathered for soccer practice. These young athletes view the sport as a space for their aspirations and emotions. The training occurs near the FIFA NY/NJ Stadium, a symbol of their big dreams. Taim Nadin, 13, hails from Qatar and embodies this passion. […]
Get free access to extensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. The United States had another great day, increasing belief that they might achieve something significant in this tournament. But can they crack the top 10 in our rankings? As events on day nine unfolded, here’s how teams shifted in our rankings: 1. France […]
On June 19, 2026, the U.S. men’s national soccer team secured its spot in the knockout round of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. The match was marked by an Australian own goal and a header by Alex Freeman. The win solidified the U.S. team’s advancement in the tournament, despite […]
The U.S. men’s national soccer team secured a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle. This victory follows their 4-1 triumph over Paraguay, showcasing the team’s strong performance in the group stage. Match Highlights An early own goal by Australia set the pace for the match, followed […]
On the ninth day of the World Cup, the United States men’s national team secured a spot in the knockout rounds by defeating Australia 2-0 in Seattle. An own goal and a header by Alex Freeman gave the US a win, despite being without Christian Pulisic due to an injured calf. In another Group D […]
Morocco has quickly taken the lead against Scotland in the 2026 World Cup. Ismael Saibari scored within the first 71 seconds, registering the fastest goal of the tournament so far. Morocco is aiming for its first win after a previous match against Brazil. Scotland recently secured a victory over Haiti. How to Watch: The match […]
The United States men’s national soccer team secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday at Lumen Field in Seattle. Despite missing their star player, Christian Pulisic, due to a calf injury, the team delivered a strong performance and clinched a spot in the round of […]
The U.S. Men’s National Team secured a 2-0 victory against Australia on Friday. This win ensured the United States’ progression to the knockout stages, marking their second victory in as many games. While the team’s performance was commendable, fan support added significantly to the event’s atmosphere. Fans gathered both inside and outside the stadium, showcasing […]
A French appeals court has confirmed that Achraf Hakimi, a key player for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, will go to trial in a rape case. Hakimi, who is currently participating in the World Cup with Morocco, had previously challenged a decision made by an investigative judge in February. This decision followed the recommendation from public […]
The Toronto Marlies triumphed with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Game 5, securing the Calder Cup in the American Hockey League. Vinni Lettieri’s second-period power play goal played a pivotal role in the win on Friday night. Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Jacob Quillan also contributed goals during the second period. Landon Sim added […]