Once endorsed by a sultan, Turkish delight has been a sweet treat for centuries; now it’s taking on new forms in Istanbul, with innovative flavours and even liquid interpretations. Turkish delight — ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — To witness Vincenzo Montella speak Wednesday was to get a reminder of how easily it can all go wrong at a World Cup. Montella, the Italian appointed to lead the Turkish national ...

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The national anthem for Australia has a long and complicated history. Some of the lyrics were changed in 2021, with the second line being changed from "young and free" to "for we are one and free." ...

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 ...

This past Sunday, Zac Brown delivered one of country music’s most beloved refrains: It’s not political, it’s patriotic. He also performed the national anthem. For country artists, it’s one of the ...

Few things can bring out a sense of national pride quite like an international sports tournament. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place on U.S. soil, every American (or at least the ones proud of ...

The UFC Freedom 250 is here, with the set of fights coming to the South Lawn of The White House on Sunday (not Saturday) night. And while you might have questions about a lot of things like bugs and ...

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 ...

Dan + Shay performed the national anthem at the USMNT’s 2026 World Cup opener. The performance received viral acclaim, with over 700,000 views in three hours. “The Star-Spangled Banner hits different ...

On Friday night, the United States Men's National Team opened its 2026 World Cup run with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Group D. But before the players could even take the field, the performance ...

Editor's note:Follow along live for 2026 World Cup opening match and thestar-studded opening ceremony! Team USA's run at the 2026 World Cup begins on Friday night with its opening group stage match ...