There is exactly a month until the start of the 2026 World Cup being hosted across North America. The tournament news agenda continues to be dominated by the costs facing supporters hoping to watch matches across the three host countries.

Iran and the U.S. cut diplomatic ties in 1980, and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.

FIFA reportedly took a major hit on its China broadcast deal just weeks before the 2026 World Cup. The issue was not whether the tournament mattered in China.

The excitement is building to the tournament starting on June 11 but plenty of concerns remain about how it will all play out

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta feels a little more real Thursday morning since the sport's most recognizable prize is in the city.

The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.

The beloved plush brand released soccer balls, an adorable whistle and the only red card you'd ever wish for, timed perfectly to the 2026 tournament.

Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt has seen his season and World Cup dreams come to an end after undergoing surgery on a persistent back injury.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."