How FIBA World Cup qualifiers may have solidified 2026 WNBA draft for Dallas Wings

Did Awa Fam do enough to ensure she's the first overall pick?

World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on Middle East conflict implications, squads for March qualifiers and more

The start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than three months away. This news cycle for this summer's tournament is in full swing and there is no better place to follow it all than right here at The Athletic.

Women's World Cup qualification via Women's Asian Cup: How does it work?

The Women's Asian Cup is more than just a tournament to crown Asia's best, it doubles as Women's World Cup qualification. But how does it work?

Angel Reese Shares Insights on Team USA Bonds and Performance at World Cup Qualifiers

Angel Reese took her first senior international stage and made it count. The Chicago Sky forward earned her stripes with Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Spain, Argentina Favorites; Norway the Dark Horses

Brace yourselves, soccer fans—the 2026 World Cup is fast approaching. Set to kick off on June 11, the game’s greatest global event is now just months away. Excitement has intensified since December’s group-stage draw,

How can Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup from European playoffs? Route, difficulty, future groups

While Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, they still have a final chance to get there via the European playoffs.

Dutch youth internationals cleared to play for Suriname in World Cup qualifying playoffs

ZURICH (AP) — Ahead of World Cup qualifying playoffs next week, Leeds forward Joël Piroe has been cleared by FIFA to play for Suriname. Piroe and Melayro Bogarde, a defender with Austrian club LASK, are Netherlands youth internationals with family ties to Suriname,