10 players to watch at the World Cup
Players like Spain's Lamine Yamal and France's Kylian Mbappé are ready to take the spotlight.
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
Clark and Dan Hunt share fond memories of their late father, Lamar Hunt, beyond their World Cup adventures. Lamar Hunt's passion for soccer helped shape the sport in the U.S.
Reyna, Berhalter, Zendejas on US World Cup roster, while Luna and Tessmann left off by Pochettino
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced his 26-man World Cup roster. It includes Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter. Alejandro Zendejas also made the squad, while Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann…
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…