Analysis
How Dayot Upamecano became France’s boss of defence
There was a time when watching Dayot Upamecano meant expecting the unexpected. For 89 minutes, he could dominate one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers, step confidently into midfield to win…
Kylian Mbappe : keeping the legacy
Some players shine for their clubs. Others elevate their game when they wear their national team’s jersey. Kylian Mbappé belongs to an even rarer category: footballers who seem to have…
The favorites to win the 2026 World Cup after the group stage
France stand alone at the top of the 2026 World Cup odds board after a flawless group stage, but Argentina, Spain and England are all within striking distance. Here is…
Jude Bellingham at the World Cup, born to lead England
Jude Bellingham carried England through the 2026 World Cup group stage, scoring against Croatia and dominating Panama. At 22, he already looks like the soul of this team.
The four pairs of brothers playing for different nations at the 2026 World Cup
A look at the four sets of siblings who lined up on opposite sides at the 2026 World Cup, from the Williams brothers in Ghana and Spain to the history…
Michael Olise : The Art of Seeing the Game Before Everyone Else
Before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the spotlight naturally fell on Kylian Mbappé and reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé. A few weeks later, however, another name…
How the 2026 World Cup will reshape MLS forever
The 2026 World Cup landed in MLS backyards, and the league is treating it as a launchpad rather than a six week party. Here is how the tournament could change…
Cristiano Ronaldo at 41, the oldest goalscorer at the 2026 World Cup
Houston gave it away before the ball even moved. When Cristiano Ronaldo jogged out to warm up at NRG Stadium, the crowd treated him less like a player and more…
Gilberto Mora, the 17 year old Mexican teenager rewriting history
Gilberto Mora is 17 and already a Mexican soccer landmark. Inside the Tijuana prodigy’s record breaking rise and his star turn at the 2026 World Cup.
How Mauricio Pochettino transformed the USMNT in 12 months
Mauricio Pochettino inherited a U.S. team in crisis and turned it into a Group D winner at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the rebuild happened.