The Argentine Football Association confirms the World Cup-winning captain will appear in a friendly against Benin on October 6
The islands, under British rule since 1833, are a symbol that strikes a very sensitive chord in the South American country
Four Champions League titles, 10 league titles, 11 Copa de la Reina trophies, six Spanish Super Cups, two Ballons d’Or, the 2023 World Cup… the footballer has achieved it all, becoming a central figure in the transformation of women’s soccer
An Ipsos poll reveals that nearly 60% of Americans believe the tournament will increase interest in the sport
Spain’s winger gets the better of the Argentine and matches the precocious achievement of the legendary Brazilian player
La Roja’s second World Cup is a triumph for an exemplary group and a lasting moment of collective emotion
The Barça forward capitalized on a Nico Williams layoff after a cross from Pedro Porro
Ferran Torres strikes in the 106th minute as La Roja dethrone the defending champions in a dramatic final in New Jersey
After Argentina’s World Cup victory over England, the executive publicized a formal complaint it had submitted days earlier
The ideal starting 11 is spread across seven squads as some of the game’s greatest goalscorers take their final bow at the 2026 World Cup
Spain’s 18-year-old soccer star reflects on his journey from Rocafonda, the importance of being confident and the sacrifices behind his success
Crowds gathered in the capital, Dhaka, to watch the Albiceleste’s opening World Cup match
The Argentine, who against Algeria can beat Cristiano Ronaldo to the record of being the first player to have played in six World Cups, maintained the suspense until the last minute
The US men’s national coach reflects on his mission to lead the World Cup host in turbulent times
Host nation Mexico faces South Africa in the opener of a World Cup marked by geopolitical tension, extreme weather, and long transfers between games
In a country where other sports dominate, hosting the World Cup for the second time is the penultimate chance to make soccer a mass phenomenon. EL PAÍS visited Kearny, New Jersey, where it all began in the 19th century through the nostalgia of Scottish immigrants
The American businessman says he is working in lockstep with the White House to accelerate change on the island, and toward that end, the foundation he leads has drawn up an economic plan and a “fundamental transition law”
In recent years, wearing football shirts in everyday life has become a point of pride, even if it leaves your wallet trembling
In 2019, Abdullah Ibhais resigned as communications director for the World Cup organizing committee. He was arrested by Qatari authorities and imprisoned. ‘The moment you stop following orders, you become a threat’
Following his feat, Cliver Huamán’s channel has surpassed one million followers in a matter of days
The latest decisions by the president of the AFA, Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, have been met with a backlash by fans
The president’s trade and immigration policies threaten to overshadow both this year’s club tournament and next year’s international competition
The Spain coach discusses his methods and the qualities of his squad ahead of the Nations League semifinal against France
In September 2024, a serious knee injury halted the career of Rodrigo Hernández, a key player for both the Spanish national team and Manchester City. One month later, he received the Ballon d’Or. Now, Rodri is back. We visited him in Manchester
Celebrities like Iker Casillas have become meme fodder over supposed overuse of a 15-year-old internet feature
The artist, who defines himself as a ‘treasure rescuer,’ recently exhibited three of his works at the Louvre Museum. ‘Messi knows what it means to bounce back and recycle in life. It was my way of paying homage to him’
EL PAÍS predicts the outcome of the tournament, in which Argentina and Brazil start as favorites, although in one out of every three simulations another team will win. Predictions are updated every day