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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 ...

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The FIFA World Cup is a competition between nations, but clubs have a major role to play in shaping the tournament. With the 2026 edition expanding to 48 teams and a record 1,248 players, clubs from ...

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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 ...

Standard fantasy categories include goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, hits and blocked shots for skaters and wins, goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts for goalies.

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 ...

The summer transfer window is open for business but Premier League clubs could still be on the lookout for free agents that could fill gaps in their squad on the cheap. Free agents can sign for a new ...