After dodging Italy, a confident Canada has its World Cup group outlook change
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163150/2026/04/01/canada-world-cup-group-bosnia-herzegovina-switzerland-qatar-marsch/ Facing Italy in Toronto to open the World Cup would have presented challenges. The cohosts have new marching orders now – but a same goal
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After dodging Italy, a confident Canada has its World Cup group outlook change
Facing Italy in Toronto to open the World Cup would have presented challenges. The cohosts have new marching orders now – but a same goal
The AthleticUEFA lobbying FIFA to increase World Cup prize money amid cost concerns
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163394/2026/04/01/fifa-world-cup-costs-prize-money-uefa/ Some national associations are warning of potential losses should they not advance into the final eight of this summer's tournament.
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UEFA lobbying FIFA to increase World Cup prize money amid cost concerns
Some national associations are warning of potential losses should they not advance into the final eight of this summer's tournament.
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Playoff to determine Canada's opening opponent for FIFA World Cup | CBC Sports
Canada will learn today which country it will face to open the FIFA World Cup on June 12. The winner of today's playoff game between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina will join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B at the tournament.
CBCA World Cup without Italy… again. Plus: Who has qualified? And can De Zerbi save Spurs?
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163629/2026/04/01/italy-world-cup-de-zerbi-tafc/ Bosnia shock the four-time champions – but how significant is that result? And who will the USMNT and Canada now face this summer?
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A World Cup without Italy… again. Plus: Who has qualified? And can De Zerbi save Spurs?
Bosnia shock the four-time champions – but how significant is that result? And who will the USMNT and Canada now face this summer?
The AthleticIraq and a World Cup party 40 years in the making: 'This is why we love football'
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163597/2026/04/01/iraq-qualify-world-cup/ No team worked harder to reach this summer's tournament – and they were ready to cherish the moment
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Iraq and a World Cup party 40 years in the making: ‘This is why we love football’
No team worked harder to reach this summer's tournament – and they were ready to cherish the moment
The AthleticThe real value of record contracts and highest-paid women's soccer players: Down to Business column
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162464/2026/04/01/highest-paid-womens-soccer-player-down-to-business/ Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer.
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The real value of record contracts and highest-paid women’s soccer players: Down to Business column
Down to Business with Asli Pelit takes you through the exciting, fast-paced (and sometimes confusing) corporate side of women's soccer.
The AthleticUSA's path to the 2026 World Cup final: How Pochettino's men can live the impossible dream
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163407/2026/04/01/usmnt-road-2026-world-cup-final/ If you entertain the possibility that the U.S. can go on an unprecedented run, this is what it will look like
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USA’s path to the 2026 World Cup final: How Pochettino’s men can live the impossible dream
If you entertain the possibility that the U.S. can go on an unprecedented run, this is what it will look like
The Athletic'Why not us?' Mauricio Pochettino asked the USMNT. Belgium and Portugal answered.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7163165/2026/04/01/usmnt-world-cup-mauricio-pochettino-belgium-portugal-european-opponent/ Despite a camp-opening message daring the U.S. to dream big this summer, two European powers delivered harsh lessons just days apart
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‘Why not us?’ Mauricio Pochettino asked the USMNT. Belgium and Portugal answered.
Despite a camp-opening message daring the U.S. to dream big this summer, two European powers delivered harsh lessons just days apart
The AthleticRanking the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7162043/2026/04/01/world-cup-48-teams-rankings/ Who will come out on top in North America with all the teams now confirmed for football's biggest tournament?
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Ranking the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup
Who will come out on top in North America with all the teams now confirmed for football's biggest tournament?
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