Soccer’s fun, but what are you really here for?
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Fashion
Wanderlust
“Sports”
Gossip
The fans
Juicy tracksuits, giant sunglasses and ‘stupid little handbags.’ The 2006 WAG look is everywhere again.
Louis Vuitton’s World Cup Trophy Trunk Is Ready for Its Close-up
Is Erling Haaland our most glamorous soccer player?
Harper Beckham Has Found Her Perfect World Cup Uniform
Hot Girls Are Wearing Jerseys This Summer—Here‘s How To Style One
Gen Alpha kids are turning soccer jerseys into a playground status symbol
Born in the spotlight, EJ broke out on Rich Kids of Beverly Hills. A fashion-week front-row fixture, they’ve got big fashion opinions — and the bona fides to back them up.
Your style guide: EJ Johnson Yahoo’s World Cup Fashion Correspondent
The fashion “it” boys of soccer
Just one question. You’ve totally got this.
Which brand had the good sense to feature England’s Jude Bellingham in his underwear?
Primark
Skims
Spanx
Hanes
Photo: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images
Don’t leave before halftime
Pop quiz
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Players like Héctor Bellerín and Hugo Ekitike are taking risks and doing the most (but in the right way).
Go ahead and pull out those hot pants.
Sexy but understated: How to style a head-turning WAG outfit
Why Jude Bellingham is soccer’s own Zendaya — and which Messi teammate out-glams the GOAT.
Breaking down the World Cup style brackets
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Moment With Timothée Chalamet Draws Attention During World Cup Visit
Here Are All the Stars You Might Have Missed at the 2026 World Cup
Who is Lamine Yamal’s brother? Meet Keyne, the 3-year-old kid going viral during World Cup games
These World Cup Stars Didn’t Get The Trophy—But Won Big On Social Media
What to expect at the World Cup final halftime show that could break soccer’s rules
The internet has a new type: World Cup soccer players with ‘Goldilocks masculinity’
Paparazzi followed the wives and girlfriends of England’s 2006 World Cup team everywhere — and a phenomenon was born.
Soccer WAGs were the original influencers
Entertainment reporter and podcast host Jess Lucero covers celebrity news for a living. But with stops at Fox Sports West, Women’s Sports Network and Overtime, she knows her ball, too.
Your guide to the drama: Jess Lucero Yahoo’s World Cup Pop Culture Correspondent
The devil may wear Prada, but the Oscar winner wears Gunner red. She’s a diehard Arsenal fan.
most famous fan
Anne Hathaway
Kylian Mbappé’s rumored girlfriend is a Spanish actor best known for the Netflix teen drama Elite.
best wag watch
Ester Expósito
Adidas tapped Chalamet, Bad Bunny and a who’s who of soccer GOATs for its Backyard Legends campaign.
starriest squad
Timothée and Benito
The Brazilian forward is flying solo following his split from Virginia Fonseca. Your move, World Cup.
MOST (NEWLY) ELIGIBLE BACHELOR
Vinícius Júnior
SUPERLATIVES
Photo: Backgrid
International fans are captivated by Walmart and Cheesecake Factory, and they're drinking Boston bars dry.
World Cup tourists can't get enough of American culture
The masses — including Channing Tatum! — are obsessed with the Norwegian striker who has a whimsical sense of humor and a terrifying run.
Erling Haaland is the World Cup’s biggest breakout star
Turns out Americans didn’t need to win to get hooked on the World Cup. They just love a juicy storyline.
Down but not out: America’s new soccer obsession
True or false: Brittany is a former pro. (Spoiler: it’s true.) Where did she play?
Jamaica
Iceland
Thailand
Sweden
Former pro player, UT Tyler Hall of Famer and NWSL team owner Brittany Mahomes knows soccer — and what makes fans fall in love with the game.
Your guide to being an authentic fan: Brittany Mahomes Yahoo’s World Cup New Fans Correspondent
Inside the weird world of creators living like World Cup footballers
Fanfic Girlies Are Producing the Best World Cup Memes
Emmitt Smith wants American fans to learn from enthusiastic World Cup supporters
The World Cup is almost over. Have you found a date yet?
Brittany Mahomes is football royalty. But soccer is the game that shaped her.
The TikTok World Cup: How creators are changing the way North America watches soccer
Coming soon…
Photo: Rob Carr/Getty Images
The World Cup is about so much more than just sports
It's about the looks, the culture and the drama — but we'll explain the games, too. We've got you covered all month long.
Has the World Cup made you a “football” fan, but the words “pitch,” “kit” and “VAR” still confuse you? Consider this your crash course.
Brittany Mahomes explains soccer terminology
Brittany Mahomes, Yahoo's World Cup New Fans Correspondent, has the ultimate game day checklist so you can show up like you've been doing this for years.
Tips for attending a World Cup game
Listening to “Waka Waka” non-stop? Wearing scarves in July? Welcome to official soccer fandom, says Brittany Mahomes, Yahoo’s World Cup New Fans Correspondent.
Signs you’ve become a soccer person
World Cup fans spent the summer discovering America — now their posts are begging the tournament not to end
Freddy, the viral World Cup fan, makes Nashville his next goal
Is MetLife the Right Host for the World Cup Final?
What Does a $4 Million Ticket to the World Cup Final Get You?
Eat Like A Norwegian: The World Cup Travel Trend You Didn’t See Coming
The most surprising winner of the World Cup was American public transit
A round-trip bus from NYC to the stadium in New Jersey will cost $20. What was the O.G. ticket price?
$5
$25
$80
$150
Well, considering the 2026 World Cup is the largest tournament ever held, there’s a realistic answer — and a crazy answer.
How many matches could 1 World Cup fan attend?
Creator JerryThink explains the world one map at a time. From Miami to Mexico City, he makes cartography cool and geography accessible.
Your guide to the host cities: JerryThink Yahoo’s World Cup Travel Correspondent
Photo: Dustin Satloff/Getty Images
Untangling the World Cup’s fascinating eligibility rules.
Wait, this star U.S. soccer player is…British?
The inside scoop behind “New York New Jersey Stadium” — and how it scored the World Cup final.
Spain, Argentina … and New Jersey?
Lamine Yamal to become third-youngest World Cup finalist ever
Who will win the Golden Boot? These stars could break World Cup record
How Spain’s collective brilliance made France’s star-studded attack look ordinary
Obsessed with the World Cup’s biggest stars? Here’s how you can keep watching them after the tournament ends.
World Cup 2026: What's next for the USMNT? 3 biggest questions that will shape 2030
Are you having ‘withdrahaals’? Why the World Cup isn’t the same without Erling Haaland.
They’ve got 19-year-old Lamine Yamal making his World Cup debut — and a 2024 Euros victory. Vamos!
Spain
THE ONES TO BEAT
It's their first tourney since ’98, and they’ve got a secret weapon: Erling Haaland (aka “The Terminator”).
Norway
THE COMEBACK KIDS
They beat France last time. Will Messi — at 39 — confirm his GOAT status, or will Mbappé get revenge?
Argentina
THE REIGNING CHAMPS
Mamma Mia! They won the World Cup four times — most recently in 2006 — but didn’t qualify this year.
Italy
The no-shows
Argentina is the successful older sister and Brazil is like your childhood best friend. Get it now?
The World Cup teams explained as a female friend group
Callia Chuang is a PowerPoint enthusiast who uses memes and internet speak to make sports make sense.
Your guide to understanding soccer: Callia Chuang Yahoo's World Cup Sports Translator
Photo: Eric Alonso/Getty Images
North American countries are co-hosts of course, but who's that crashing out in the bathroom?
The World Cup explained like it's a house party
Feisty, fierce and ready to settle some scores: France is totally Reputation-coded.
If the quarterfinals teams were Taylor Swift eras
