2026 World Cup News

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will feature a highly anticipated match between defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, and Spain, who are on a 37-mat

Despite Lionel Messi's presence, Argentina is considered an underdog against Spain and its star player Lamine Yamal in the upcoming 2026 World Cup final.

A podcast discusses the highs and lows of the 2026 World Cup as it concludes, with Spain set to face Argentina in the final. The episode unpacks defining moment

Argentina legend Lionel Messi has retired from international football, despite leading his country to World Cup glory in 2022, after a 1-0 loss to Spain in the

The LAX people mover train project is facing significant delays due to legal disputes and financial issues, raising concerns about its completion before the 202

Argentina has declared July 15 as 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate their comeback victory against England in the 2026 World Cup. The decision was an

Brazil is reportedly planning an October friendly match in Kolkata following discussions with Indian organizers during the recently concluded World Cup in the U

Hockey India has announced that the Indian hockey team will wear saffron jerseys for the 2026 World Cup, citing difficulties in spotting teammates due to the tr

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticized Hockey India's decision to change the team's blue jersey to saffron for the 2026 Hockey World Cup, callin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the organization's handling of the 2026 World Cup, accusing critics of spreading "hate and false rumours."

Enzo Fernandez is reportedly linked with a departure from Chelsea following his impressive performance for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA has been urged to investigate seven matches at the 2026 World Cup for potential match-fixing, with Spain's goalless draw against Cape Verde specifically fl

Leandro Paredes believes Lionel Messi has already decided that the 2026 World Cup final will be his last match for Argentina, despite Messi not yet confirming h

This article ranks all 45 Major League Soccer players who participated in the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi topping the list despite his team's lack of acco

USMNT star Tyler Adams is actively involved in an initiative to construct mini-pitches, aiming to enhance the accessibility of soccer for the next generation of

FIFA has announced its 2026 World Cup Dream XI, selected by a global fan vote, featuring standout players from the tournament. World champions Spain contributed

Telemundo's coverage of the 2026 World Cup set new viewership records across all platforms. The final match between Spain and Argentina became the most-watched

US TV viewers showed strong interest in the 2026 World Cup, with Fox and Telemundo reporting audience levels second only to the Super Bowl.

The FIFA Dream XI for the 2026 World Cup includes three players each from Spain and France, notably excluding Harry Kane despite his strong performance as a top

Fabian Ruiz achieved an incredible unbeaten milestone, reaching 50 appearances without defeat, after Spain's victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, cappi

The wide-open Ballon d'Or race could see an unexpected winner after the 2026 World Cup, with Lionel Messi's strong performance potentially bringing him back int

Leander Schaerlaeckens argues that the 2026 World Cup's massive revenue for Fifa, with little benefit for local communities, will lead to further exploitation,

Manuel Neuer, Germany's 2014 World Cup-winning goalkeeper, has retired from international football after the 2026 tournament, despite briefly reversing an earli

NPR journalists reflect on their experiences covering the 2026 World Cup, which was co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.