World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall
Mexico is set to co-host the World Cup with the United States and Canada next month. While soccer is growing in North America, it has long been the top sport…
Mexico launches a last-minute World Cup campaign to stop a homophobic chant
The Mexican Football Federation has launched a new campaign to stop fans from using a chant considered homophobic during the 2026 World Cup.
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
The tickets will be available for all games played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, except for the July 19 final.
FIFA’s big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good
A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than ever before leaves a big question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth: How…
World Cup-bound Norway player backs calls for improved heat protocols from FIFA
A Norway international likely headed to the World Cup is among a group of current or former soccer players who have written to FIFA backing calls for stronger heat protocols…
Kansas City small businesses whipping up World Cup flavors and merch for fans this summer
Multiple businesses are seizing on the opportunity to join in — and profit from — the World Cup festivities.
FIFA signs another World Cup sponsor deal with the gambling industry
FIFA has added another gambling industry sponsor to the 2026 World Cup by signing Greece-based betting brand Betano to a regional deal covering Europe and South America. Betano was the…
Nuevo León courts South Korean World Cup fans as ‘Pes-korea’ buzzes near Monterrey
The government in Nuevo León, Mexico, is inviting South Korea fans to Monterrey for the World Cup. There is already a deep connection between the regions. South Korean industry has…
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them. The American Hotel & Lodging Association recently released a report that found room bookings…