Lamine Yamal leads the way but the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not lacking for under-21 stars poised for national team breakouts.

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The Netherlands and Argentina, two supremely talented teams, produced one of the greatest matches of all time when they ...

From Michel's hat-trick against Korea Republic to Iniesta's winner in South Africa, relive some of Spain's most impressive World Cup goals.

Some of Africa's greatest footballers have graced the FIFA World Cup, but while certain icons struggled to translate their ...

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Kansas City's World Cup footprint keeps growing. Algeria is expected to arrive Sunday night and establish its base camp in ...

Every World Cup creates unforgettable stories, but it also leaves behind major disappointments. Whether through failed ...

Every World Cup creates unforgettable stories, but it also leaves behind major disappointments. Whether through failed ...

Rashidi Yekini's iconic 1994 celebration has been ranked among Africa's greatest FIFA World Cup moments, with unforgettable ...

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. This is a fully updated version of a John Muller piece The Athletic originally published ahead of the 2022 World Cup.