The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature two billionaire players, several nine-figure earners and a star-studded lineup that collectively brought in an estimated $950 million over the past year.

The Argentina football team carry more than just a trophy into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They carry the burden of expectation, the fading

FC Barcelona icon Lionel Messi has been dubbed the 'King of Football" and the “best footballer of all time” after clinching a prestigious award.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, but who will light up the competition and land the Golden Ball award? The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost upon us, with 48 teams travelling to the United States,

India, June 10 -- A serious data breach has sparked fresh controversy around the FIFA World Cup 2026 after passport information of players from the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team was reportedly leaked ahead of a pre-tournament friendly.

The 100 best football players who have ever lived: from Messi to Maradona, Cristiano to Cruyff and everyone in between

The rivalry between global football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest in football history, shaping the sport for nearly two decades.

As part of our buildup to the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, we are publishing excerpted chapters from The Soccer 100, The Athletic’s definitive book on the 100 greatest players of all time, courtesy of HarperCollins ...

Longtime soccer writer Paul Tenorio's book 'The Messi Effect: How the Global Legend Changed the Future of American Soccer,' is available online and at bookstores now.