2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

FOX and NBCUniversal​ have the broadcasting rights for the 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

2026 World Cup guide: What to know for world’s biggest sporting event

After years of preparation and anticipation, the 2026 World Cup begins Thursday. Here's what you need to know about the world's biggest sporting event.

Fizz and frenzy: World of Coca-Cola ready to welcome fans for the FIFA World Cup

Coca-Cola has been a sponsor of FIFA for nearly 50 years.

Mexico vs South Africa – World Cup 2026: Kick-off time & TV channel as tournament starts with glitzy opening ceremony

THE 2026 World Cup gets underway TODAY with Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match of the tournament. The co-hosts raise the curtain on the biggest spectacle in sport as the 104...

World Cup 2026 kicks off with Mexico vs South Africa and South Korea vs Czechia

The 2026 World Cup kicks off June 11 with 48 nations competing across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, with the final at Met Life Stadium on July 19.

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

The U.S. launched air strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. And, the World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, where tensions threaten to disrupt events.

A wingers’ World Cup kicks off under the shadow of Messi–Ronaldo rivalry

Host nation Mexico faces South Africa in the opener of a World Cup marked by geopolitical tension, extreme weather, and long transfers between games

Could the FIFA World Cup reduce U.S.-South African tensions?

The U.S.-South Africa relationship was long shaped by the Cold War. Today, racial politics are more exposed.

World Cup Kicks Off Logistics Scramble Across North American Continent

A 5,000-vehicles fleet will shuttle a million pounds of team equipment to 104 matches.

Inside soccer: Excited? Embarrassed? What should we feel about this conflicting World Cup?

The start of this summer's World Cup, like any, is an exciting thing. But so much of what's happening in the run-up to the tournament is far less positive.

Why Pittsburghers should care about the World Cup

James Talarico launches Spanish-language World Cup TV ad

The more than $800,000 ad buy — the first by either candidate in the general election — continues the Austin Democrat’s push to win Latino voters as his race against GOP nominee Ken Paxton...

Four years after being robbed of spot, ex-Syracuse star Miles Robinson ready for World Cup debut

With the status of United States defender Chris Richards in question, Syracuse's depth at defense may be a critical storyline during the World Cup.

Who is World Cup 2026 host Semra Hunter?

SEMRA HUNTER is set to embark on her biggest broadcasting adventure yet this summer at the 2026 World Cup. North America awaits soccer's greatest international tournament with a three-host...

Free World Cup tickets: Airbnb is giving away seats for some host city match-day bookings

With the largest football event kicking off today, fans in the US, Mexico and Canada will be able to secure their seats without spending a dime by booking stays in one of the 16 host cities.

2026 World Cup: Gianni Infantino, the controversial emperor of football business

The head of world football will kick off the 2026 World Cup alongside Donald Trump on June 11, launching a tournament of unprecedented scale. More countries, more matches, more revenue: The...

Mexico’s historic Azteca Stadium to kickoff World Cup opener: All to know

Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca will become the first venue to host matches at three separate World Cups.

As the World Cup begins, researchers warn sports bettors may be gambling with their grocery money

A report released just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup finds a correlation between sports betting and not having enough to eat.

Experts call foul on Trump and FIFA claims of a World Cup economic boom

The Trump administration predicts the 2026 World Cup will boost the U.S. GDP by more than $17 billion, but host countries rarely get the boom they expect.

Welcome to the Waymo World Cup

It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.

The 2026 World Cup will bring the heat. Here's how to keep cool

Extreme heat poses a risk to players, spectators and workers—find out where the danger is and how to keep cool

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup

ABOARD FBI JET, June 11 - With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever faced.

Stadium upgrades in Toronto get positive reviews as biggest World Cup ever set to kick off

Everything about the 2026 World Cup is bigger and different, and the stadium in Toronto is no exception. Upgrades to…

48 teams, extreme heat and a final half-time show - your guide to World Cup 2026

Fifa has promised this 23rd World Cup will be the biggest and best yet, but there has been plenty of controversy surrounding the tournament.

Welcome to NYC, World Cup fans. Everything is falling apart.

New York really is the Greatest City in the World. But it’s also 400 years old, and it shows. [ more › ]

Police providing motorcades for all 9 World Cup teams playing in Toronto

A police spokesperson told Global News the move was to deal with safety concerns like 'large crowds gathering around team vehicles.'

World Cup of disunity kicks off in Mexico

Mexican team takes on South Africa as the three hosts feud and fans fear US immigration crackdown

Ageing but still hungry: The legendary World Cup stars to watch

The World Cup, beginning Thursday afternoon, features the biggest names in global soccer, including two — Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo — who are considered among the grea...

Nearly half of Americans not interested in World Cup: Poll

More than 4 in 10 respondents to a new Emerson College poll are not interested in the FIFA World Cup, which starts on Thursday. Of the 1,200 respondents to the survey, conducted on June 7 a...

2026 World Cup quiz: Test your knowledge of the U.S. men’s national soccer team

The USMNT opens the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay, with group matches also against Australia and Turkey.

The World Cup Is Back in the US—What Has Changed 32 Years Later | Opinion

In 1994, America hosted a World Cup, hoping soccer might one day matter here. In 2026, it does.

Reusse: Minnesota soccer legend Buzz Lagos excited for 2026 World Cup

Lagos, the former coach of St. Paul Academy and the Minnesota Thunder, believes Team USA can find success on home soil.

The Hottest World Cup in History Has Arrived

This summer’s World Cup will be unlike any other in the 96-year history of the world’s most popular sporting event. Never before have players on the field and spectators in the stands faced...

Harry Maguire gets £1,000 speeding fine weeks after England World Cup squad snub

The conviction emerged as his England teammates travelled to the USA for their World Cup preparations

World Cup kicks off as Boston prepares for Haiti vs. Scotland match

The 2026 World Cup begins Thursday, marking the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A World Cup guide for people who don't care about soccer

There are a lot of parallels between the biggest business trends and the top teams in the tournament

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand changes World Cup winner prediction

Rio Ferdinand has picked out Spain as his favourites to lift the World Cup (Picture: Getty) Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has backed Spain to win this summer’s World Cup having prev...

Scotland’s World Cup opponents forced into last-minute kit redesign as FIFA deem ‘visual element’ as political

Scotland’s World Cup opponents Haiti have been forced to redesign their kit for the tournament.

'Mum was killing me': England's Rice on World Cup heat - and his sunburn

The Arsenal midfielder admits he was a touch pink in pre-tournament photos as players try to adjust to scorching conditions.

WHO Europe counters US fears over Ebola at World Cup

America is reportedly pushing EU countries to impose U.S.-style travel bans, against WHO advice.

World Cup 2026: Immigrant fans, workers face ICE fears

The 2026 World Cup kicks off today in Mexico City, but for some, FIFA matches carry painful memories. FRANCE 24 spoke to an immigrant family whose father was detained by ICE at a football m...

Pension savers could pocket extra £69,000 retirement boost by avoiding 'pricey' World Cup charge

Pension savers are being reminded that they could pocket an extra £69,000 retirement boost by avoiding a "pricey" World Cup charge. Analysis from Standard Life notes that fans making the ni...

America’s message for the World Cup: Stay away

Protests Threaten to Disrupt Mexico City’s World Cup Opening Ceremony

Unions and other groups plan to demonstrate at the capital’s World Cup stadium, adding tension as the much-watched event begins.

2026 World Cup set for extreme heat test across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico is set to deliver more than a football test on the pitch, with extreme heat and volatile weather emerging as def...

FIFA World Cup Gets Underway Across North America

More than 100 games will be played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Don’t have time to watch 72 World Cup group games? Here are 10 not to miss

Watching 108 hours of football is not for everyone but there are some crackers in the group stage, including Scotland v Brazil, Netherlands v Japan and France v Senegal By Opta Analyst The...

A Mexican wave: Soccer mania swells as World Cup opens

Mexico may have its challenges. But when it comes to being a host for the World Cup, it has its North American co-hosts beat.

World Cup 2026: Record size, farewells, logistics among key narratives

A record 48-team field, complex logistics and likely farewells of soccer icons are among key storylines for the 2026 World Cup, which starts Thursday.

Italy’s shame: The Azzurri, four-time World Cup winners, are watching the 2026 edition on TV

This is the third consecutive time that Italy has failed to qualify for the tournament

World Cup 2026 Preview: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé lead chase for football’s grandest prize

Some teams arrive chasing destiny, others seek redemption. A few hope to belong, and for a generation of football icons, this tournament represents one final shot at immortality

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