If you want to compete in EA Sports FC 25, you’ll want the best players you can get at every position. Of course, if you’re playing in Ultimate Team, things change quickly when Electronic Arts drops ...

The second open practice of New Orleans Saints OTAs featured the surprise return of running back Alvin Kamara, who historically has skipped the optional offseason sessions but made an appearance in ...

Since its inaugural season 30 years ago, MLS has had several of its players compete for their respective countries in the FIFA World Cup. In 1998, the 22-member United States men's national team's ...

The World Cup is about stars, and this tournament will have no shortage of them. Four years ago, Lionel Messi stamped his authority on the tournament by leading Argentina to glory, winning the Golden ...

You already know about the superstars who could light up the 2026 Fifa World Cup, but what about the next wave of talent? A record 1,248 players can feature in the USA, Canada and Mexico and, while ...

The 2026 World Cup is here, and it’s bigger than ever before. To help you follow the tournament, The Athletic has identified 200 players that we’re calling the Stars of Soccer. Some are household ...

Editor's note: This ranking was originally published on June 8, 2026, before the 2026 World Cup began. As silly as it might seem, whoever wins the 2026 World Cup is going to have an outsize impact on ...

On soccer's biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup showcases the world's elite soccer talent as 48 countries compete for the sport's highest honor. As countries draw players across various clubs and ...

With superstars taking center stage across Canada, Mexico and the United States of America this summer, we are set for a dazzling 2026 men’s World Cup. MORE — World Cup base camps for every team | ...

They come from all parts of the country and even from across the globe. Small towns and big cities. Sons of former soccer greats and even a Super Bowl winner. These are the 26 players who'll represent ...

Four years in the making. The U.S. Men's National Team is finally ready to play its first game of the 2026 World Cup with a match on Friday against Paraguay in Los Angeles. For the 26 Americans on the ...