5 police officers shot dead in cartel-plagued part of Mexico as World Cup kicks off

Five Mexican police officers were shot dead and five others wounded Wednesday in violence-hit Michoacan state on the eve of the World Cup opener in Mexico City, local authorities said. The officers were attacked by unknown assailants in an Indigenous region of the western state, which is plagued by cartel violence, the state government reported. … Read more

How FIFA World Cup rules on extra time and tiebreakers work for 2026

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup gets underway Thursday, but some of the tournament’s most memorable moments may come after the clock hits 90 minutes and extra time is added.  Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a … Read more

See the full U.S. men’s soccer schedule for the 2026 World Cup

For the first time in 32 years, the World Cup is returning to the United States. On Friday, the U.S. Men’s National Team will begin the tournament as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico. The U.S. men’s team — which last appeared at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify … Read more

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule guide: Where to watch, time, channel, streaming and more

The World Cup is kicking off in North America, and fans are in a rush to catch the action. With 48 teams, there’s a lot to keep up with. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. From schedules to where to watch, timing, groups, host cities and … Read more

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup schedule and how to watch

Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada, starting Thursday, June 11.  FOX and NBCUniversal have the broadcasting rights for the 78 games being played in the U.S., as … Read more

2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Shakira at 1st of 3 opening ceremonies

The biggest World Cup tournament in history has arrived in North America, and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement for the opening matches and star-studded ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.  From Mexico City to New York to Toronto, millions of spectators draped in their country’s colors will gather to watch 48 national … Read more

U.S. cities will see big tourism boost from World Cup, analysis predicts

Soccer fans traveling to the U.S. to watch the 2026 World Cup being held in North America will drive tourism spending in 11 host cities and provide a substantial boost to local economies, according to Tourism Economics, a provider of global travel data.  The global soccer tournament, held every four years, is expected to draw 1.2 million … Read more