Less than two weeks before the World Cup kicks off, Toronto Police announced on Monday that they made the largest known seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian
June 02, 2026
The World Cup squad reveal videos are full of Easter eggs you probably missed
June 01, 2026
Metro Atlanta short-term rental hosts hopeful for Men's World Cup boom to bookings
May 28, 2026
The U.S.
May 28, 2026
Global soccer was in the doldrums in the early 1990s – with poor ethics and boring defensive tactics. Then FIFA set about changing the game.
May 26, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she has “no issue” with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition
May 25, 2026
The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer says the nation’s World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA
May 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr
May 22, 2026
Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian
May 21, 2026
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
May 18, 2026
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS
May 14, 2026
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that foreign visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and have bought tickets for the soccer tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the United States
May 13, 2026
U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them
May 12, 2026
There’s one month until World Cup 2026 kicks off. Here are 5 things to know
May 11, 2026
After outcry, NJ Transit reduces round-trip ticket price to World Cup games
May 07, 2026
Tickets for most of the World Cup group games remain on general sale with just over a month to go until the tournament kicks off on June 11
May 01, 2026
The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat
April 29, 2026
Rules for showing red cards to players at the World Cup have been updated because of two controversies in international soccer this year
April 29, 2026
FIFA should press the U.S. government to establish an "ICE Truce" for this year's World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to
April 27, 2026
World Cup final tickets now reselling for over $2 million each
April 24, 2026
Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli
April 23, 2026
The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on
April 23, 2026
Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids
April 22, 2026
FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories
April 21, 2026
Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring
April 17, 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday that Iran will play their World Cup matches in the United States in June as scheduled despite the country's
March 31, 2026
Former international Leonardo Cuellar, who wore Mexico's green jersey at the 1978 World Cup, says this is the year
April 05, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States
April 16, 2026
FIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12
April 10, 2026
Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America
April 09, 2026
FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales after the 48-team field for this year’s tournament was finalized
April 01, 2026
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup
April 03, 2026
Congo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century
April 01, 2026
Italy won’t get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl
April 01, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup
March 31, 2026
President Donald Trump says he doesn't think it'd be “appropriate” for the Iranian soccer team to attend this year's World Cup
March 12, 2026
Foxboro gives greenlight to World Cup games after agreement reached on security costs at Gillette Stadium
March 12, 2026
FIFA is still anticipating that Iran's national team will be allowed to come to the United States, even with war going on between the countries, and compete in the World Cup that begins in about three months
March 11, 2026
‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup
March 10, 2026
Iraq coach Graham Arnold has urged soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental World Cup qualifier later this month because of disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East
March 09, 2026
With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada
March 04, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence
February 27, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has “complete confidence” in Mexico as a World Cup co-host despite days of cartel violence in the country that has left at least 70 people dead
February 25, 2026
FIFA says it'll pay to build a new $50 million national soccer stadium in war-ravaged Gaza, where two years of fighting between Hamas and Israel have left housing, electricity and basic infrastructure severely damaged
February 19, 2026
Foxboro threatens to cancel FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium if it doesn't get security money
February 18, 2026
Barcelona has become the latest soccer club to cut ties with a proposed breakaway European Super League
February 07, 2026
The German soccer federation has ruled out a boycott of the World Cup despite calls from within to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump
January 31, 2026
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad
January 26, 2026
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump
January 23, 2026
Under pressure from FIFA and UEFA, Palestinian soccer pitch saved from planned Israeli demolition
January 21, 2026
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
December 16, 2025
Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World Cup
December 12, 2025
Soccer fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate
December 11, 2025
Egypt and Iran, two Middle East nations that target gays and lesbians, have complained to FIFA over the scheduling of a World Cup soccer match in Seattle that’s expected to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride
December 10, 2025
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators
December 09, 2025
FIFA says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather
December 08, 2025
If you listen to the words spoken after the World Cup draw by the various coaches who were at the Kennedy Center, it would seem impossible for any of them to win next year’s tournament
December 05, 2025
Perhaps it's fitting that after the World Cup draw ceremony began, it took about 90 minutes for the actual drawing of teams to begin in earnest
December 05, 2025
The World Cup draw takes place Friday, featuring four debuting teams: Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan
December 04, 2025
President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe
December 04, 2025
Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week
November 28, 2025
The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament
November 28, 2025
Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
Ruby Rippey, a former Newsom staffer, offers new details on their affair two decades ago
Russia says Romanian drone complaints are groundless
Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
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