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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.
Exploring the linguistic roots, historical surprises, and political undercurrents that shape the world's most popular sport
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 Athletic offers daily forecasts for the tournament, featuring expert insights, fan predictions and a unique leaderboard that tracks accuracy.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Russ Fraser to lead their women’s and girls’ programme, bringing a wealth of experience from clubs across England and Saudi Arabia.
From elite stadiums to local pitches, players are slashing their socks for comfort, sparking debate among medics, critics and club treasurers.
The funeral of David Hockney, who died at 88, was held privately, and his extensive body of work will be gifted to foundations and public institutions worldwide, while memorial services are scheduled in London, Yorkshire, Paris and Los Angeles. Royal tributes from King Charles III and Queen Camilla underscore his cultural impact.
In Springfield, Illinois, the Alamo bar has become the rallying point for American Outlaws watch parties, drawing a diverse crowd to celebrate the U.S. Men’s National Team as it prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
As the tournament rolls across North America and beyond, writer Valeria Berghinz selects ten movies that illuminate the sport’s universal stories, from comedy to documentary, revealing how football shapes identities worldwide.
The latest roster reveal highlights the pathway from domestic camps in Georgia and California to an overseas experience in England and Liverpool.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FamilySearch offers a multilingual tool that connects fans with famous players, letting them build family trees, view stats and print personalized keepsakes.
FamilySearch’s new feature lets anyone explore connections to 20 historic soccer stars, build custom family trees and print keepsakes, all in 11 languages.
American sports traditionally pause for analysis, but soccer’s uninterrupted tempo is inviting fans to experience a different kind of time — one that blends Chronos with Aion.
The Clifton Park Soccer Club is breathing new life into walking soccer, a low‑impact version of the sport that originated in the United Kingdom in 2011, aiming to expand participation and co‑ed offerings.
After a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, England's football fever is turning into a nationwide productivity dip, with young men and remote staff leading the surge in sick leave.
Liverpool are on the brink of snapping up Victor Munoz for €40 million, a move that would mark the first signing under new head coach Andoni Iraola.
Hollywood's latest wave of hockey‑centric romances leans heavily on straight narratives, even as queer series like Heated Rivalry prove audience appetite for diverse stories.
Erling Haaland details his unprocessed diet, debunks calorie myths, and reflects on family food traditions ahead of Norway’s clash with Senegal.
A youth soccer team’s $115,000 trip to Europe was derailed when its travel partner filed for bankruptcy, prompting a lawsuit and a scramble to recover the money.
With key players missing and a modest recent record, Ghana's opening match against Panama tests Coach Queiroz's vision and the team's ability to rally under pressure.
England will open the 2026 World Cup against Croatia on 17 June, seeking to extend an unbeaten qualifying run while navigating injury concerns and tactical choices.
From stadium upgrades to a former Ballon d'Or coach, Uzbekistan is reshaping its football landscape as it prepares for a historic World Cup debut.
From a 19th‑century university slang to a 2026 World Cup proclamation, the debate over the sport’s name reveals cultural shifts, linguistic evolution, and a shared passion that unites billions.