Why a World Cup is the biggest event on planet Earth

Messi celebrates with fans and team-mates after winning the 2022 World Cup Michael Regan - FIFA/ Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s here. Ten years in the making,

World Cup beginner’s guide: What you need to know for the biggest sporting event in the world

It’s World Cup season, folks, which means a summer spent watching the very best players on the planet.

U.S. posts biggest World Cup win ever, beating Paraguay 4-1

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans’ historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.

Ranking the 8 largest World Cup stadiums before kickoff

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! The 48-team, 104-match event kicks off Thursday, June 11, with a pair of Group A matches in Mexico. The U.S. Men’s National Team begins its quest for a first World Cup

World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

This year's edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held in the United States,
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Where is FIFA World Cup 2026? It's spread across 16 cities

This is the first time the World Cup has been jointly hosted by three nations. Here's everywhere the game will be played.
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2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. Could this be the greatest tournament ever?

The biggest World Cup in history is finally here, bringing 48 teams, 104 matches, and a month of unforgettable soccer across North America.