This is Legacy, GOAL’s feature and podcast series following the road to the 2026 World Cup. Every week, we dive into the stories and legacies that shaped football’s greatest nations. This time we turn ...

The 2026 World Cup is getting closer and with the draw in the rear view mirror, the official schedule has now been locked in by FIFA. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joined by former soccer stars ...

This is the 15th in a series by The Athletic looking back at the winners of each men’s World Cup. Previously, we’ve looked at Uruguay in 1930, Italy in 1934 and again in 193 8, Uruguay in 1950, West ...

When talking about the gold standard of international soccer, Germany is one of the first national teams to come to mind. The team boasts one of the strongest résumés of all-time, with four World Cup ...

After coming through a period of upheaval, Germany are now pinning their hopes on a new set of stars as they prepare for qualifying.

The last time the men's World Cup final was held in the United States, it was mighty Brazil lifting the trophy, breaking a 24-year drought between titles. That 1994 victory gave them a then-record ...

A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions ...

Four global soccer powers are coming to the United States in March as they continue preparing for the 2026 World Cup. France, Brazil, Colombia and Croatia will play four friendlies, with two in ...

Neymar has never stopped being the emotional axis around which Santos revolves, and as the club looks ahead to 2026, that gravity is only growing stronger. With his future secured and his focus ...

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City, with the final taking place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Germany will be making a hotel in Winston-Salem their base camp during next summer's World Cup. The choice of headquarters has been seen as key to the national team's success — or failure at previous ...