Netflix dropped its Erling Haaland football documentary just days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The streamer’s new two-part series chronicles Norway’s emotional return to the global stage after 26 years.

Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for Morocco, before Martin Odegaard struck back in the second half.

Erling Haaland was virtually invisible against Morocco on Sunday. Is Norway's superstar in trouble for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Didier Deschamps is trying to guide France to a historic feat. They could become just the third nation to make three consecutive World Cup finals. Brazil did that most recently (1994, 1998 and 2002) and before them West Germany made the 1982, 1986 and 1990 finals.

The Scandinavian side go into the 2026 World Cup touted by many as one of the potential ‘dark horses’ of the tournament.

There are 72 group stage games at the upcoming World Cup starting next week. Here are the three you can't miss.

Preparations continue as teams continue to arrive in North America and settle into their base camps, while the 16 host stadiums and cities get set for the massive crowds coming in the next few weeks. The United States men's national team opens its World Cup on June 12 against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

As part of a special World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to fans of all 48 competing nations to capture their unique football culture