Explore

5 Games That Put Kylian Mbappé on a World Cup Fast Track

5 Games That Put Kylian Mbappé on a World Cup Fast Track

Before he became a global icon, these five performances defined Kylian Mbappé's explosive rise to the pinnacle of World Cup soccer.

5 Stoppage-Time Twists That Feel Like Final-Drive Chaos

5 Stoppage-Time Twists That Feel Like Final-Drive Chaos

Explore five of soccer's most dramatic stoppage-time moments, where last-second goals created legends in a frenzy worthy of an NFL final drive.

The World Cup Breakout Star Tier List

The World Cup Breakout Star Tier List

From future legends to cult heroes, we rank the players who used the World Cup to announce their arrival on the global stage.

How Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar Help Explain World Cup Stardom

How Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar Help Explain World Cup Stardom

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar Jr. offer three distinct blueprints for global superstardom, each defined by a unique journey at the World Cup.

5 Stars Whose World Cup Timelines Changed in One Tournament

5 Stars Whose World Cup Timelines Changed in One Tournament

The World Cup can make a career in a month. Here are five players whose legacies and futures were fundamentally altered by one tournament.

5 Men’s World Cup Stars Ranked by Legacy Pressure

5 Men’s World Cup Stars Ranked by Legacy Pressure

From aging icons to young superstars, we rank five of soccer's biggest names by the immense pressure they faced to define their legacy at the World Cup.

Soccer’s Biggest World Cup Names, Sorted by Star Power

Soccer’s Biggest World Cup Names, Sorted by Star Power

From on-field genius to global brand empires, we rank the biggest stars in men's soccer by their sheer, undeniable star power.

The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NFL to World Cup

The Cinderella Team Idea, Translated From NFL to World Cup

The concept of a 'Cinderella' team is a staple of American sports. Here's how that beloved underdog story translates—and changes—in the World Cup.

If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

If you take one player from any country and put him on the World Cup team you support, who would it be and why?

There are a bevy of fun options.

The “One Replay Explains Everything” Goal Tier

The “One Replay Explains Everything” Goal Tier

Some goals are more than a score. This breaks down the iconic goals where one replay reveals a player's genius or a team's entire philosophy.

World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

World Cup Countries Ranked by Storyline Strength

The World Cup is about more than just winning. We rank the countries from the last tournament with the most powerful and dramatic storylines.

Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns just weeks before big kickoff

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month's World Cup