FIFA World Cup

FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks split every match at the 2026 World Cup into four quarters. Here's what the data, the coaches, and the money show.

Argentina rallied from a goal down with two late goals to beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, setting up a final against Spain.

England turned Wonderwall into a World Cup anthem this summer. Ahead of Wednesday's Atlanta semifinal against Argentina, SDH unpacks what it means.

Leandro Paredes' late defensive stop preserved Argentina's 3-2 comeback over Egypt, sending the World Cup holders into the quarterfinals.

Hossam Hassan discusses Egypt's World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina in Atlanta and the Pharaohs' push for a historic quarterfinal berth.

In the closing minutes of the first half in Atlanta, Harry Kane got in behind the DR Congo defense with goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi beaten and the entire box in front of him. He had the simplest route available after cutting to the outside, running straight into Mpasi's arms and inviting the whistle. Instead he went down early, chasing contact that was never going to arrive. The referee waved play on. It was the correct call, and for a while it looked like the only real chance En

After a rough season at Newcastle, Yoane Wissa delivered for DR Congo at the World Cup, leading Les Léopards into the knockout rounds after 52 years away.

England had 80% possession against Ghana and scored nothing. DR Congo are going to do the same thing to them at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The numbers from both group stages tell a more complicated story than England's six-point finish suggests.

How the USMNT can use Mauricio Pochettino’s counter press, tempo, and second ball control to stifle Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32.

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo rallied past Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, earning its first World Cup win and a Round of 32 matchup with England.

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has stood motionless at DR Congo matches since 2013, embodying Patrice Lumumba's memorial. A US visa denial keeps him out of Atlanta.

A soccer exhibition on the third floor of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights explores how the world's most popular sport has challenged injustice across the globe. On view in Atlanta through June 2027.

Haiti fell 4-2 to Morocco in Atlanta but left the 2026 World Cup with Placide's farewell, Isidor's stunner, and an entire nation's pride on full display.

Johny Placide made seven saves in his final international match as Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in Group C at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Wilson Isidor scored a stunning goal.

KSU exercise scientist and PRO assistant referee Kevin Huet breaks down the fitness, physics, and split-second decision-making behind 90 minutes of officiating.

Mikel Oyarzabal's brace and Lamine Yamal's return led Spain to a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta, answering doubts after the Cabo Verde draw.

Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty rescued South Africa in a 1-1 draw with Czechia in the 2026 World Cup group stage in Atlanta. Full match report and stats.

Pico Lopes left a banking career and a part time playing path to become a steady presence in Cabo Verde's World Cup backline, helping shut out Spain in Atlanta. SDH has his story.

Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.

Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Vozinha, Diney Borges, and the Blue Sharks made history in Atlanta.