The Blue Sharks, a team with a unique capacity to make Cape Verde fans cry

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

‘1, 2, 3, viva l’Algerie’ was a plea for independence. It lives on as Algeria’s rallying cry

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique ...

How ‘Open Haiti' hashtag became rallying cry for soccer, diaspora

Ricardo Adé launched #OuvèPeyiA as Haiti's national soccer team - displaced from Port-au-Prince- unites the diaspora in Miami ...

Harry Kane issues World Cup rallying cry and brutally dismisses fears over gruelling heat

HARRY KANE claims it is vital that England have the right “aura” in the team camp. Thomas Tuchel is taking charge of his ...

Short-term rental hosts cry foul over lack of World Cup demand

The FIFA World Cup was expected to be a boon for anyone wanting to list their accommodations for short-term rent, with ...

Thomas Tuchel's World Cup error highlighted but snubbed England star 'won't cry about it'

It’s fair to say there were a few fans exhibiting feelings of disgruntlement when England boss Thomas Tuchel announced his ...

Prince William issues World Cup rallying cry to England in Tuchel meeting

The Prince of Wales has visited Thomas Tuchel’s England backroom staff ahead of the World Cup and is confident they will “rise to the occasion” at the tournament.

Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear about Team USA pressure during home World Cup: 'Cry me a river'

Alexi Lalas and Stu Holden said the USMNT has the talent to do something special at the 2026 FIFA World Cup but must embrace the pressure at home.