She is a woman of letters. Literally. She often writes postcards to my four-year-old son with pictures she has hand-drawn. But not that long ago, as my son and I were driving across the Bellarine ...

Trying to narrow down the best songs of any year is an impossible task. It’s a challenge we take on with great pride, but it’s rarely with ease. And depending on who you ask, the answer changes. But ...

It was a spectacular homecoming for Take That in Manchester, as Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow staged the big return of the Circus Live tour - 17 years after the original. Back in 2009 it ...

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 ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought football music back to Roblox. Players can use dozens of soccer-themed Music ID codes, ...

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 ...

Music has long been a beacon of light for the LGBTQ community, at times a call to celebration and other times a source of solace. The songs documenting the queer experience are as diverse as the ...

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 ...

Some of the best soccer music is Africa Stand Up, Dai Dai, Forest King, It's Time for Africa, Arrival FIFA 2026 & more. You ...

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 ...

On soccer's biggest stage, the FIFA World Cup showcases the world's elite soccer talent as 48 countries compete for the sport's highest honor. As countries draw players across various clubs and ...