FIFA World Cup
Sports
Why U.S. soccer is a baffling World Cup underdog
‘Glad to be here’ defines World Cup experience for smaller nations in expanded field, but shouldn’t for United States
Sports
Antoine Semenyo grew up in England with Ghanaian pride
Ghana winger discusses why he chose the Black Stars, his experience at the 2022 World Cup, playing England and more
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We can’t let our foot off the gas’
USMNT midfielder discusses dominant win vs. Paraguay, the Knicks winning the NBA Finals and the benefits of top-flight experience
Sports
Andscape at the World Cup: Why Senegal vs. France means more than soccer
William C. Rhoden and Alexis Nunes discuss the ties between colonization and soccer, the pride of Senegalese football and more
Sports
Why Cape Verde’s World Cup first means so much
Andscape columnist William C. Rhoden discovers the passion behind the fanbase and players entering the 2026 World Cup
Culture
Inside Nike’s bet on soccer kits as fashion language
Through Nike’s X2 collection, collaborations with Patta, Palace, Jacquemus, Slawn and others position soccer apparel as a vehicle for identity, community and cultural storytelling
Sports
Tyler Adams diary: ‘Now the World Cup feels real’
USMNT and AFC Bournemouth midfielder discusses his club’s strong season, what’s changed since 2022, his iPod Nano and more
Sports
Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘Fans are everything in this sport’
USMNT and AFC Bournemouth midfielder discusses favorite Jordans, Knicks playoff chances, playing on the road, the new J. Cole album and more
Sports
America wants the World Cup but not the world
The hypocrisy of hosting the globe’s biggest party in a walled nation