Before kickoff, as always, comes the Himno Nacional Argentino, one of the longest and most dramatically staged national ...

England is part of the United Kingdom, whose national anthem is "God Save the King." The song will be performed ahead of the ...

Before Argentina kicks off its World Cup semifinal game against England, fans will hear the country's national anthem, "Himno ...

Kylian Mbappe has earned many nicknames over the years, but none has gained as much traction as “El Dictador” in 2026, with ...

Morocco face France in Thursday's World Cup quarterfinal in Boston. It's a meeting loaded with history: the country they're ...

World Cup group stage matches in Miami showcased the diverse cultures of seven national teams. The author ranked the fan bases based on noise, creativity, passion, and their ability to create an event ...

Seeing stadiums and bars packed with Latinos wearing the jerseys of their ancestral homes and warbling their national anthems during this World Cup has been a jolt of inspiration I wasn’t expecting.

France's anthem is a perennial World Cup favourite Mauro Pimentel/AFP via Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. If you’ve sat through every ...

TEXAS — England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to reconsider the positioning of photographers during pre-match ceremonies after saying they blocked his view of his players during the ...

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Victor Wembanyama’s U.S. national anthem controversy followed the NBA Finals back to San Antonio. As he did before Game 1, Wembanyama stood with his arms crossed during "The ...

The Scotland national soccer team has had an array of musical accompaniment over the years. Opposing fans are often left puzzled when the Tartan Army channels the Von Trapp family with a spirited ...

View post: Giants Veteran Has Big Goal for England’s Next Generation of Football Players Dan + Shay performed the national anthem at the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup opener. The performance received viral ...