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Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, has been appointed to a new full‑time position at UEFA, where she will shape the development of match officials across European competitions.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to officiate a men’s World Cup match, joins UEFA’s refereeing department to shape the future of European football.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup game, joins UEFA as a refereeing officer to train match officials and replace Dagmar Damková, marking a continued push for gender diversity in football officiating.
Stéphanie Frappart, the first woman to referee a men’s World Cup match, is now a refereeing officer for UEFA, where she will shape the next generation of officials across European competitions.
From becoming the first woman to officiate a men's World Cup match to overseeing elite European fixtures, Stéphanie Frappart’s career takes a new turn as she steps into a UEFA role that will influence the appointment of match officials across the continent.
Thousands of Dutch fans will march through Kansas City’s downtown, led by a iconic orange double‑decker bus, before the Netherlands‑Tunisia World Cup match, amid traffic alerts and a flood watch.
The Athletic’s daily preview mixes professional insight with unexpected contributors, recapping recent results and projecting the next wave of knockout‑stage battles.
The United States is experiencing a historic rise in soccer popularity, driven by record World Cup viewership, expanding fan bases, and increasing grassroots participation across cities like Birmingham and Auburn.
A five‑match suspension handed down by FIFA follows a tackle that fractured Ismael Kone's leg, prompting a hospital visit from Assim Madibo and Qatar's sports minister.
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 sweeping narrative that blends memoir, history, and geopolitical analysis, revealing how the World Cup reflects and shapes the world.
A five‑match ban for Madibo follows a brutal tackle that fractured Kone’s leg, while both teams prepare for decisive fixtures.
Former Iowa basketball forward Jarrod Uthoff has been selected for the U.S. roster in the FIBA World Cup qualifying series, heading to a Miami training camp before competitive matches against the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
A World Cup ‘Pride Match’ between Egypt and Iran is set to take place in Seattle, drawing both protest and support from the city’s LGBTQ community, which sees the game as a chance to promote acceptance and solidarity.
Despite 80% possession and 19 shots, England settled for a 0-0 draw against Ghana, a result that cements their progression but leaves fans yearning for more incisive play.
Seattle's LGBTQ community is using a designated World Cup 'Pride Match' between Egypt and Iran to champion acceptance, even as both nations' football bodies push back.
The upcoming 'Pride Match' between Egypt and Iran will take place in Seattle, uniting local LGBTQ activism with an international soccer narrative.
Yesterday’s action saw Portugal crush Uzbekistan, England hold Ghana, while Croatia and Colombia secured narrow victories; today’s schedule pits Switzerland against Canada and Scotland against Brazil, all tracked on The Athletic’s interactive Pick’Em platform.
Japan’s midfield stalwart Ao Tanaka cautions teammates about Sweden’s striking threat, while reflecting on his own contributions and the team’s preparations for the decisive match.
Jesse Marsch has led Canada to its inaugural World Cup win, blending a fiery coaching style with a global career that spans MLS, Austria, Germany and the UK, aiming to evolve soccer in a country where hockey has long reigned supreme.
The 2026 World Cup is on track to shatter previous goal records, with 121 goals scored in the first 40 matches. A faster, more stable ball and a 48‑team field are reshaping the tournament’s offensive dynamics.
A look at the structural challenges, recent reforms, and grassroots hopes shaping the future of Chinese football.
Panama must defeat Croatia in a high‑stakes Group L match while coping with the loss of midfielder Adalberto Carrasquilla, as both teams fight for a place in the knockout stage.
With a win or draw enough to top Group B, Canada prepares for a pivotal World Cup clash against Switzerland, hoping to overcome the absence of midfielder Ismael Kone.