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

Germany always seems like a favorite at the World Cup, but does this 2026 squad have the talent to challenge for the trophy?

Squad, line-ups and fixture schedule for the Ecuador team in USA · Canada · Mexico

Arshwin Asjes was born on the small island of Curaçao. With the national soccer team making the FIFA World Cup, he couldn't be prouder.

Curacao's Kenji Gorre and his father Dean - the team's assistant manager - discuss what it was like achieving the dream of World Cup qualification.

I’m sorry I have a German passport,” the serial-winning former Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach quipped at his official unveiling in 2024. He had woken that morning to some unflattering headlines in the British media.