Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Belgium across Hockey, Basketball, Soccer.
Iran finished third in Group G with three points from draws against Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt, but a last‑minute strike by Austria condemned them to elimination, highlighting the tournament's razor‑thin margins.
Under Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. men’s national team has shifted from complacency to competitive fire, winning Group D and eyeing a deep World Cup run.
Recent World Cup excitement and a century‑old wartime soccer match reveal how the sport can turn rivals into teammates and create moments of shared humanity.
Barber Maram Hammadi, who fled Iraq and built a shop in Washington, has become the grooming partner for Egypt’s World Cup squad, blending his love of soccer with a unique talent for haircuts.
The United States Men’s National Team is on the brink of a knockout‑stage showdown with Bosnia and Herzegovina after a dominant group‑stage performance.
A season‑long investigation of 129 male adolescents in Germany, Belgium and Norway found no statistically significant short‑term cognitive or structural brain alterations linked to heading, though certain biomarkers differed at baseline.
French sports broadcaster France Pierron apologized for calling childbirth 'disgusting' and criticizing Jérémy Doku's decision to leave the World Cup for his child's birth. The incident ignited debate, prompted support from the Professional Footballers’ Association, and highlighted the tension between professional commitments and family responsibilities.
A look at the World Cup jerseys that have become as memorable as the moments and players they represent, highlighting design milestones, brand collaborations, and the athletes who immortalized them.
Manchester City forward Jeremy Doku is set to miss Belgium's final World Cup group matches to be present for his child's birth, drawing both criticism and solidarity.
French sports outlet L’Équipe has apologized after a presenter’s disparaging remarks about a player’s decision to leave the World Cup for his newborn’s birth, while teammates and fans rally in support.
An exploration of the growing tension between elite football careers and the demands of parenthood, featuring players who have missed matches for births, faced criticism, and embraced new purpose.
Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana, known as Doku, faces a dilemma as his wife's expected childbirth coincides with his team's World Cup quarter‑final, sparking a broader conversation about paternity leave and work‑life balance in professional football.
As the World Cup reaches its decisive stages, players face the impossible choice between career milestones and the birth of a child, sparking debate over paternity leave and personal sacrifice.
The Athletic’s interactive Pick’Em feature delivers daily forecasts for the tournament, blending analyst insight, algorithmic models, and even a dog’s intuition to guide fans through the knockout stage.
The Iranian national football team has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over restrictive US travel rules that limit their movements between matches, forcing a compressed training regimen and sparking criticism from players and officials.
The Athletic offers daily forecasts for the tournament, featuring expert insights, fan predictions and a unique leaderboard that tracks accuracy.
The United States has kept strict travel limits on Iran’s national soccer team at the World Cup, requiring swift returns to a training base in Tijuana after each match. Executive director Andrew Giuliani defended the measures as protective for American and global visitors.
Washington University announced the hiring of DeAndre Haynes as an assistant coach, highlighting his playing pedigree and recent coaching successes.
The University of Washington announced the hiring of DeAndre Haynes, a seasoned coach with extensive Big Ten experience, to lead the team's development in the upcoming season.
Pakistan's national hockey side confronts visa obstacles that could sideline key players for the upcoming FIH Pro League fixtures in England
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle announced the addition of DeAndre Haynes as an assistant coach, highlighting the veteran’s extensive playing and coaching background.
An exhibition in Miami brings together more than 50 artists from 25 nations to explore Africa’s deep relationship with soccer, honoring legends like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while spotlighting the diaspora’s creative voice.
The exhibition 'Art and the Beautiful Game: Africa on the World Stage' brings together a global roster of creators to explore the continent’s deep ties to soccer, spotlighting icons like Pelé and Kylian Mbappé while fostering dialogue on identity and immigration.
The United States will face Australia in a decisive Group D match on Friday, with a victory potentially securing first place and a more manageable path through the round of 32.