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More Than Just a Water Break: How Hydration Breaks Affected the 2026 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.

Frank Osborne
Jul 295 min read


How Atlanta United Shaped Thiago Almada's Rise to the World Stage
Before Atlético Madrid and a second World Cup final, Thiago Almada was Atlanta United's record signing. Here is the story of how that pathway got built.

Frank Osborne
Jul 224 min read


Another Match In Atlanta, Another Argentina Comeback As World Cup Final Set Against Spain
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.
Jon Nelson
Jul 153 min read


England’s Wonderwall Travels to Atlanta as Soccer Bridges a Nation’s Divide
England turned Wonderwall into a World Cup anthem this summer. Ahead of Wednesday's Atlanta semifinal against Argentina, SDH unpacks what it means.

Frank Osborne
Jul 133 min read


The LinkedIn Message That Took Pico Lopes to the World Cup
Roberto “Pico” Lopes ignored a LinkedIn message from Cabo Verde for months. Years later, the Irish defender helped the Blue Sharks make World Cup history against Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Argentina.

Frank Osborne
Jul 73 min read


"Write a New Page of History": Hossam Hassan and Egypt Chase the Quarterfinals in Atlanta
Hossam Hassan discusses Egypt's World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina in Atlanta and the Pharaohs' push for a historic quarterfinal berth.
Jon Nelson
Jul 73 min read


Harry Kane Delivers England's Ticket to Mexico City
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

Jason Longshore
Jul 15 min read


The Long View: England's Blank Canvas Problem
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.

Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read


The Game Cannot Breathe: How the USMNT Can Counter Press Bosnia
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.

Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read


DR Congo Roars Into the Knockouts, Beats Uzbekistan 3-1 Behind Wissa Brace
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.
Jon Nelson
Jun 275 min read


The Soccer Exhibition Sitting One Floor Above Dr. King's Papers
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.

Jason Longshore
Jun 267 min read


Better Late Than Never: Haiti, Johny Placide, and a World Cup Worth the Wait
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.
Jon Nelson
Jun 256 min read


De la Fuente's Gamble Pays Off Immediately as Spain Buries Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta
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.

Jason Longshore
Jun 215 min read


Banker, Believer, Blue Shark: Pico Lopes and the Run That Won't Stop
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.
Jon Nelson
Jun 163 min read


From Athens to Auckland to the World Cup
Former New Zealand FIFA referee Matthew Conger talked with Atlanta Soccer Tonight about two World Cups, the culture inside referee camp, what FIFA gets wrong about officiating, and why the best match is one you never had to think about.

Jason Longshore
Jun 116 min read


USMNT 3, Senegal 2: Two Halves, One Very Good Team
The USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in Charlotte in a match of two halves. Goals from Dest, Pulisic, and Balogun pushed the U.S. to their second win over a top-15 opponent under Pochettino.

Jason Longshore
May 315 min read


The Rainy Ride Home
Max Arfsten grew up in Fresno with no academy path, walked on at UC Davis, and converted a penalty in Monterrey before anyone was watching. Now he is on the U.S. World Cup roster.

Jason Longshore
May 315 min read


The Long Way Around: Tim Ream and the World Cup Build He Gets to Feel
At 38, Tim Ream is the captain of the 2026 USMNT World Cup roster. A look at the career, the journey, and what he brings to this young American team.

Jason Longshore
May 309 min read


"Smile. That's When You Play Best."
Four USMNT players opened up about happiness, pressure, and performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup. What they said reveals something deeper than tactics.

Jason Longshore
May 294 min read


"Run Through a Wall": How Pochettino's USMNT Is Building Something Special
Two days into World Cup camp in Fayetteville, players like Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, and Max Arfsten explain how Mauricio Pochettino has built a new culture inside the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Jason Longshore
May 285 min read
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