FIFA World Cup 2026
France can field all its attacking talent and remain solid, much of that down to Adrien Rabiot
The Milan midfielder remains Les Bleus’ tactical anchor, even in scrappy matches against Paraguay.
Cape Verde frustrate Argentina deep into the game
With a deep defensive block and composed counterattacks that never gave the ball away cheaply, Cape Verde exposed one of the Scaloneta's poorest performances and Argentina only found a way through in the closing stages.
Before Portugal–Croatia was decided, the microchip in the World Cup ball had already sparked controversy in cricketing circles
Developed in the 1990s, Snickometer detects even the faintest contact between bat and ball.
Only football’s biggest names have come close to Johan Manzambi’s impact at the Club World Cup
His physical presence is overwhelming, and his impact just as clear. Not the most refined player, but always effective.
Cape Verde are producing a remarkable World Cup, but this is no fairytale
The African archipelago has been celebrating for a month, with a federation that has built a competitive team almost from scratch through scouting.
Harry Kane is one of the best players in the world, with commercial appeal below football’s biggest stars
England’s captain has taken a different path from his peers, with less focus on building his public image and fewer endorsement deals, investing in other areas.
In Madeira, Cristiano Ronaldo is an idol and a major driver of the local economy
In Funchal, organised tours, tourism revenue and the island’s global profile are all tied to CR7.
Food and drink prices at US stadiums are sky-high. Atlanta keeps them low
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium owners take the opposite approach to other US venues, and it works.
Wimbledon Won’t Show a Single World Cup Match—Not Even to Its Players
The oldest Grand Slam once again shows how uncompromising it can be when it comes to its traditions and its devotion to tennis.
Tielemans drags Belgium back from the brink again, decisive once more in the moment
Tielemans drags Belgium back from the brink again, scoring twice in a game that had already seemed beyond reach
Harry Kane has long been among the best strikers in the world, and is now the best in world football
Harry Kane’s growth, improvement and leadership as England captain, in a team that depends on him and that even against Congo looked disjointed at best.
World Cup conditions hit record heat as adidas introduces a three-layer training system
The CLIMACOOL SYSTEM is made up of a cooling vest, an insulating jacket and shoe covers, first designed for Formula One and later adapted to football’s extreme conditions.