Ranking All Eight Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Some teams defied all odds to reach the quarterfinal stage. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
Brazil's World Cup Was Doomed the Moment Carlo Ancelotti Called Up Neymar The iconic forward took up a roster spot to play just 37 minutes in his final World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
Brazil Is Wasting Vinicius Junior’s Prime, A Mistake Norway Isn’t Making With Erling Haaland The Seleção have one of the best players in the world on their side, but they cannot get over the line. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6
Brazil Player Ratings vs. Norway: Haaland Inspires Stunning World Cup Shock Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil underwhelmed upon its limp exit in the round of 16. Sports Illustrated · Jul 5
Ranking All 16 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Some of the pre-tournament favorites have seen their chances take a hit ahead of the round of 16. Sports Illustrated · Jul 4
Mexico’s Road to 2026 World Cup Final After Thrilling Round of 32 Win El Tri are chasing their maiden World Cup title after a perfect start on home soil. Sports Illustrated · Jul 1
Every Goal Kylian Mbappe Has Scored at the World Cup The Frenchman immediately made an impact on his 2018 debut and hasn’t looked back. Sports Illustrated · Jul 1
Is France the Best Team at This World Cup or Is It Yet to Be Properly Tested? France has blown opponents away at this tournament, becoming the first team to score three or more goals in five straight World Cup matches. Sports Illustrated · Jul 1
France Player Ratings vs. Sweden: History-Maker Mbappe Writes World Cup Folklore Didier Deschamps’s men have now scored 13 goals in four matches at the 2026 World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
SI:AM | Nonstop Thrills in the Knockout Stage The first four games of the World Cup’s elimination round could not have been any more dramatic. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Germany Makes Unwanted History After 2014 World Cup Win The World Cup has become nothing short of a nightmare for one of the most successful teams in international soccer history. Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Jude Bellingham Suffers From Same Problem As Thomas Tuchel’s England Bellingham once again rode to the rescue for a deeply misunderstood side. Sports Illustrated · Jun 28
Three Key Takeaways From France’s Emphatic Win, Dembele’s Hat Trick vs. Norway Ousmane Dembélé scored three goals in the first half to secure the top spot in Group I ahead of the knockout stages. Sports Illustrated · Jun 26
Striker Pence, Hunter's Nephew, Could Be America's Answer to Shohei Ohtani Striker Pence, 17, loves Minecraft and has a ChatGPT-created friend. He also throws 100 mph and wants to be MLB's next two-way star. Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
Sports Illustrated · Jun 14 Jalen Brunson Fulfilled the Knicks’ Dream and Earned His Place Among New York’s Greats The Knicks bet their future on the small guard four years ago. The Finals MVP delivered a championship to cap one of the most improbable rises in NBA history.
Sports Illustrated · May 19 Big Ten’s New Swagger Is Reshaping the Future of College Sports The conference’s championship success has fueled a growing confidence as leaders push to dictate the future of college football and other NCAA matters.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 The Masters Should Dial Back Gnomes and Viral Merchandise in 2027 Welcome back to SI Golf’s Fact or Fiction, where we’re are counting down the days until we can go back to Augusta. Once again, we’re here to debate a series of
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13 Rory McIlroy Was Ready for This Masters Even When It Looked Like He Wasn’t McIlroy put on a clinic in course management on Sunday at Augusta, writes Michael Rosenberg. And as a changed player, he deserved to repeat as Masters champion.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 7 Alex Karaban Leaves as UConn’s Ultimate Winner—But One Title Short After rewriting UConn’s record book and defining a championship era, the senior forward’s storied career ends one win shy of a historic third championship.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 7 Dusty May’s Ambitious Vision Carried a Michigan Juggernaut to a Championship The second-year Wolverines coach punctuated a beautiful season of player development and roster building with a well-earned title.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 7 From Obscurity to Immortality: Yaxel Lendeborg’s Gritty Masterpiece Seals Michigan’s Title The sixth-year forward’s second-half surge and steady hand under pressure to help the Wolverines beat UConn capped an underdog story for the ages.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 7 Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5 Breaking Down the Matchups That Will Crown a Men’s Hoops Champion: Michigan vs. UConn The Wolverines’ overwhelming size meets the Huskies’ relentless system in a national title game defined by contrasts.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5 March Madness: Three Bold Predictions for Michigan vs. UConn in Men’s National Championship Either way, history will be made Monday in Indianapolis.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 5 Dynasty or Destiny: UConn and Michigan Collide for the Men’s Hoops Crown The Huskies chase immortality while the Wolverines carry the weight of a league seeking its first title in decades.