Maximilian, a 19-year-old right-footed forward, is keen to distinguish himself from his celebrated father.

Summerville's goal may have only been his second since joining from Leeds in August 2024, but it meant that bit more for the Dutchman

The 22-year-old has scored 10 goals for PSV this season

“I feel I should stand with the supporters and give them a platform to express their frustration," the former striker told ESPN.

The World Cup is about so much more than just the football. FIFA's pricing structure for next summer's tournament ignores that

Verstappen says he doesn't collect much beyond trophies and Virgil van Dijk shirts.

The former Dutch international is not just an excellent analyst but a fine journalist - as Tuesday's interrogation of Arne Slot proved

If you plan to catch a few games this summer, here is a World Cup-themed travel itinerary, built around five standout matches, to consider

Our guide to the most likely winners and biggest outsiders for next summer's tournament in North America

The Athletic's writers look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, after the 12 groups were drawn in Washington DC on Friday

Everything you need to know about Group F at next summer's tournament

How do the teams play? Who is their star player? What can we expect from them when the tournament starts?

On Friday, soccer fans across the world will get an answer to the question they have asked for months: Who are we playing in the men’s World Cup?To help prepare you for the World Cup draw, The Athletic made this simulator. It allows you to play out an unlimited number of draws and see all possible groups for the team you support.Your team:United StatesAt your command, it will let you create as many draws as you want. And it will tell you whether the group drawn is particularly weak or strong.We’ll start you off with a random draw:Group AMexicoMexicoTunisiaTunisiaColombia...

The 2026 World Cup draw is expected to begin at noon Eastern time on Friday, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. We will update the results live on this page throughout the draw.Draw starts in 16h, 18 min., 55 sec.Group AMexicoMexicoGroup BCanadaCanadaGroup CGroup DUnited StatesUnited StatesGroup EGroup FGroup GGroup HGroup IGroup JGroup KGroup LPot 1ArgentinaBelgiumBrazilCanadaEnglandFranceGermanyMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSpainUnited StatesPot 2AustraliaAustriaColombiaCroatiaEcuadorIranJapanMoroccoSenegalSouth KoreaSwitzerlandUruguayPot 3...

Since the announcement of the transfer, the striker and club captain has been the target of frustration and protests from Strasbourg fans.

Our writers attempt the impossible - ordering the best players who are in with a chance of being at the tournament in North America

Impress your friends with some weird and wonderful knowledge about the countries involved in Friday's World Cup draw

Ajax described the incident as "downright scandalous" and "unacceptable", and promised to identify and sanction the perpetrators.

Verbruggen explains why he's very happy with the 'personality' and goalkeeping group at Brighton - and his 'boyhood dream' to come next year

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are just the latest players to be subjected to one of the game's most damning criticisms