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Argentina tops FIFA rankings ahead of World Cup, USA drops to 17thDefending men's world champions Argentina have displaced France on the eve of the tournament, with Didier Deschamps' side dropping to third.Colin Millar
The World Cup and U.S. visas explained: Entry rules, travel bans and FIFA's positionWhat are the rules? Which countries are affected most? What are travel bonds? Has the FIFA Pass helped?Melanie Anzidei
Christian Pulisic welcomes the weight of a home World Cup where his stardom could skyrocketThe USMNT star has a calm and measured approach on the eve of the biggest moment of his international careerHenry Bushnell
After celebrating Knicks' miracle, USMNT sets out to create a similar moment in World CupTyler Adams describes the hotel scene as the USMNT watched the New York Knicks do the impossible — just as the U.S. hopes to do this summerTom Bogert
Tuchel sees 'free role' for Bellingham at the World Cup – what does his versatility offer England?The Real Madrid midfielder was a cut above Morgan Rogers in England's warm-up friendlies for the World CupDan Sheldon and Anantaajith Raghuraman1
Somali referee barred from World Cup appointed by UEFA to officiate Super CupOmar Artan, 34, was due to referee at this summer's World Cup in North America but was denied entry to the U.S. in Miami on Saturday.Dan Kilpatrick228
Nine Ballon d'Or contenders who can enhance their credentials at the 2026 World CupFrom Harry Kane to Michael Olise to Erling Haaland – here are nine players who could leverage this summer's tournament for personal glorySukhman Singh3
World Cup weather: 80% storm chance for Mexico vs South Africa, plus South Korea vs Czech Republic conditionsAll you need to know about the weather at today's World Cup gamesAaron Mentkowski1
Sunburnt and 'bright red', Declan Rice says heat in the U.S. takes some 'getting used to'Temperatures for England's game against Costa Rica on Wednesday exceeded 30 degrees celsius.Dan Sheldon and Sam Joseph94
Connections: Soccer Edition today: Hints and answers for June 11, 2026, puzzle No. 1Welcome to Connections: Soccer Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scoresWill Jeanes1
Welcome to Connections: Soccer Edition, now liveConnections: Soccer Edition is The Athletic’s World Cup-themed game, and it officially launched on June 11, 2026Will Jeanes2
Analysis of Bukayo Saka's availability – what might it mean for him at the World Cup?How has the England and Arsenal player's game-time been managed? Realistically, how often can he start for Tuchel this tournament?Art de Roché13
The USMNT was desperate to beat England to 'sign' Folarin Balogun. This World Cup can show whyThe multinational forward saw first-hand how passionate the USMNT supporters could be when deciding his international allegiancePaul Tenorio52
FIFA says the USA finished third at World Cup 1930... but did they?Records often show the USA as having come third at the first ever World Cup, but clarifying this is more complex than you might expect...Michael Cox17
'Everyone's journey is different': The many pathways USMNT's 26 players took to the World CupHow these U.S. kids became 2026 World Cup stars, and how the journey and route to reaching this career milestone have evolved over timeHenry Bushnell and Emily Giambalvo3
Football (Soccer) betting 101: The World Cup glossaryIf you're looking to bet on the World Cup, but don't know the terminology or how it works, we made a betting glossary to make things easier.Dean Jones and Dan Santaromita
The U.S. signed up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup - and its 11 host cities are paying for itWorld Cup organizer FIFA pushes billions of costs onto its host cities, leading to frustration and a refusal to make the same mistakes againAdam Crafton316
Argentina's World Cup title defence: Odds and expectations of Lionel Messi going back-to-backArgentina are not among the top few favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but La Albiceleste still boast world-class talent.Graham Ruthven
Could the World Cup's opening game be disrupted by teacher protests in Mexico?Protesters in Mexico plan to reach the Azteca Stadium and disrupt the opening game of the World CupJacob Whitehead and Felipe Cardenas2
U.S. Soccer wanted a top coach for the 2026 World Cup. Billionaires helped make it happenIn order for U.S. Soccer to swing big at a home World Cup, it needed financial help. Mauricio Pochettino wouldn't have been hired without itHenry Bushnell28
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