The tournament arrives amid concerns over soaring ticket prices, political tensions and the logistical challenges of staging a three-country mega-event on a unprecedented scale.

Spain rounded off their preparations for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla on Monday night.

Rahm Emanuel thought the proposed deal left 'Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table'. Eight years on, he hasn't changed his mind

Houston is entering the final phase of FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations. Here's what's happening with transportation, road construction, security measures, Fan Fest and other projects before Houston's first World Cup match on June 14.

World Cup final date and start time: All the latest details as the 2026 tournament ends with a spectacle at MetLife Stadium, including a halftime show.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing [email protected].

Hochul announced Central Park's Great Lawn will host the largest watch party for the World Cup Final on July 19. Some 50,000 tickets for the Great Lawn watch party will be available, and for free.

Want to impress your friends at the World Cup watch party? Tell ’em six hosts have won the title, and the last one to do it was France in 1998