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May 26 is decision day for Pochettino to name his final World Cup roster

The U.S. made multiple tweaks but fell to a second straight European power in similar fashion, leaving much to do as the World Cup nears

An extra-time goal from Axel Tuanzebe ensured DR Congo became the 47th team to qualify for this summer's World Cup

The U.S.-born former New England Revolution winger, who has one USMNT cap, sealed a memorable triumph

Sweden, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Turkey and Czech Republic booked their place at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

The four-time champions took the lead in Zenica but had their centre-back Bastoni sent off before half-time, before losing on penalties

The most important goal of Sweden's bizarre World Cup qualifying campaign was arguably scored in UEFA's Nations League in November 2024

Turkey qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. They will face the United States, Paraguay and Australia in Group D

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente gave an "absolute and total rejection against xenophobic and racist attitudes", calling it "not tolerable".

Turkey outlasted Kosovo for one of the final places in the 2026 World Cup and will be the U.S.'s last group opponent

The big talking points dissected as Thomas Tuchel's team suffered defeat in their final game before the summer

Arsenal's 16-year-old prodigy served another reminder of his brilliance for England's under-19s in Portugal

Iran's participation at the men's World Cup has been thrown into doubt due to its ongoing war with co-hosts the United States.

Cucurella is one of the most popular players at Stamford Bridge — and that status lends authority to his opinions

Today in TAFC: Chelsea's Marc Cucurella speaks his mind on the club's ownership and an ex-Premier League midfielder shining as a coach

Senne Lammens speaks of his World Cup ambitions with Belgium, how Man Utd have changed this season and the defender who is a 'beast'

As players and coaches are finding out, there are pros and cons to the mandated breaks that will halt every World Cup game this summer

Cucurella has become a key player for both Chelsea and Spain. He speaks frankly to The Athletic about what's going wrong for his club side

The cost of a deal for Tonali may put off Premier League suitors, with Man United looking elsewhere, and rule out a return to Italy

The decision followed five straight losses, including friendly defeats to Austria (5-1 on Friday) and Germany (2-1 on Monday).

For a country that is still grappling with its post-communist legacy, this summer could change the way it is seen by the world

Arne Slot has highlighted his side's profligacy as a key reason for their slump as Premier League champions, and the stats back him up

The 48-year-old Austrian has worked wonders since taking charge at Hoffenheim with a breathless style

The Athletic sits down with Juventus and Portugal winger Francisco and his illustrious father, Sergio, a serial winner as player and manager

A country that was not recognised by FIFA 10 years ago is 90 minutes from sport's biggest stage and the symbolism goes far beyond the pitch

Seven members of the Japan squad to face England this week are either past or present Sint-Truiden players

The Athletic spoke to Senegal fans who will have to pay a bond of up to $15,000 to get a visa to attend games in the U.S. this summer

The U.S. manager bemoaned his side's 90-minute effort against Belgium. Will the players' response meet the challenge?