For years, soccer lineups were just static lists of names, but the 2026 World Cup has given us two-to-three-second videos in which players can make a gesture or emote. The group stage had 747 player gestures;

Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.

The World Cup has been graced by soccer’s greatest players of each era over the past century, but no individual can single-handedly carry their nation to glory. Quality and experience must be laced throughout a roster for competing countries with genuine ...

France and the continent have history. Not all of it great but when it comes to international football, France has long been recognized as one of the premier powers. The makeup of its men’s national team continues to highlight the country’s ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Six players on the U.S. men's national soccer team at the 2026 World Cup were born outside the country. More than half the 26 ...

Soccer is the quintessential team sport, but sometimes its defining moments are fueled by individual genius. As the ultimate stage for such solo brilliance, the World Cup—soccer’s most prestigious tournament—has often been defined by the sparkle of ...

Getty Images staff photographer Maddie Meyer shares her touchline gear setup, rapid-fire workflow and what it's like shooting from the middle of a celebrating crowd.