The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be in our top three most exciting sporting events of the year. Held once every four years, the World Cup brings together the top men’s national soccer (or, as some countries say, football) teams from across the globe for a tournament that lasts for more than … Read more
MOSCOW — North America will host the 2026 World Cup after FIFA voters overwhelmingly opted for the financial and logistical certainty of a United States-led bid over a risky Moroccan proposal for the first 48-team tournament. The event will return to the U.S. for the first time since 1994 after gaining 134 votes, while Morocco … Read more
While traveling through Indiana ahead of the World Cup, Swedish tourist Elsa Thora spotted a yellow school bus rolling down the street and immediately screamed with excitement. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I feel like I’m in a movie,” the 24-year-old later wrote in a … Read more
Superior Player of the match trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. Hector Vivas – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images The draw will divide the 48 teams into 12 groups of four. The teams will … Read more
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is getting closer and soccer fans will now know where their teams will be playing next summer. FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada. Seventy-eight games are … Read more
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday that $60 tickets will be made available for every game at the tournament in North America, going to … Read more
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced Wednesday that 500 would be made available through the Alliance of New York State YMCAs and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Tickets will be distributed … Read more
The world’s eyes are focused on North America, as the Men’s World Cup kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday, with matches in the U.S. and Canada on Friday. Matt Gutman reports. Source link
U.S. denies entry to Somali World Cup referee due to “security threat” – CBS News Watch CBS News Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan is back home after the U.S. denied him entry citing “vetting concerns.” CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Source link
The first 2026 World Cup match kicks off Thursday, marking the start of the 104-game tournament hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk is in Mexico City, where Mexico will launch its World Cup bid … Read more