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 ...

Vitinha and Lamine Yamal feature prominently on The Athletic's rankings list Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images; Nikolay Doychinov/AFP via Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Lionel Messi’s magical feet, Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrobatic finishes, Lamine Yamal’s exploits on the wing and Kylian Mbappe’s sensational speed. The wait is almost over to witness it all, as the FIFA ...

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 ...

Over 100 Premier League players have travelled to the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer to represent their respective countries at the World Cup. Here are the Premier League players to have ...

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 ...