There will be a record 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are the best 48 teams in the world. According to FIFA's latest world rankings, the top 11 teams in the ...

Some seasons, we'll hear of a World Series hangover. That is, one of the two combatants from the previous season's Fall Classic gets off to a bad start, and getting all the way to the World Series is ...

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest ever, having expanded to 48 teams, a 50% increase from the previous tournament. With two weeks until kickoff, the anticipation is building as teams get ready to ...

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson/The Athletic; Jared C. Tilton, Christian Kaspar-Bartke, Justin Setterfield/ Getty Images This article is part of our Style of Play series, an exploration of World Cup ...

The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, and it's bigger than ever. With an expanded field, more teams from every region had an opportunity to reach the finals. As the matches approach, USA TODAY Sports ...

Atlanta's reign atop our list continues for the fourth consecutive week, as the Braves narrowly beat out the Dodgers for the No. 1 spot in Week 10. It was a big week for the National League as the ...

Indiana takes top honors after spring football. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Robert Goddin / Imagn Images, Alex Slitz / Getty Images I may have overthought the top of my ...

The wait is almost over. On June 11, co-hosts Mexico will officially kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City. The other nations welcoming the world's finest footballers, ...

Interested to learn about the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)? The World Bank offers an online course entitled “ESF Fundamentals” aimed at environmental and social practitioners who are ...

The World Cup starts in a little over a week, and every team has finalized its 26-man squad. We know every country that will be participating in the World Cup, and we also know -- barring last-minute ...