FIFA World Cup 2026
First 48-team edition · 16 host cities · 104 matches · Kick-off 11 June 2026.
News & updates
From U.S. to Spain, why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup
Then there were 32. Or we're getting there, anyway. So, let's review why each team still alive at the 2026 World Cup could win the whole thing -- and why each probably won't.
🤔 Permutations: How teams qualify for knockouts
Who can secure qualification before the group stage ends, and whose World Cup dreams could be shattered? Here's what you need to know.
Mbappé makes it rain as storms delay France win
The France star scored twice -- once before and once after the weather delay -- as the 2018 World Cup champions cruised to an easy 3-0 win against an overmatched Iraq team.
Messi breaks tie with Klose for most WC goals
Lionel Messi became the highest goal scorer in men's World Cup history Monday, moving up to 18 with a superb double in Argentina's Group J match against Austria.
Tuchel wary of disturbing 'the music' of England
Thomas Tuchel said his plan to ensure England's attacking players continue to thrive at the World Cup is to "not disturb the music" when they take on Ghana.
Messi makes history and shows why Argentina star i...
Amazing doesn't even begin to describe Lionel Messi, whose two goals in Argentina's win over Austria made him the top men's or women's World Cup scorer. And he's not done yet.
World Cup VAR review: Should one of Messi's record...
For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.
USMNT's World Cup success brings dilemma: Rotate t...
The USMNT has clinched a spot in the World Cup knockouts, so should the team rotate in its final Group D match or stay consistent?
From retirement to records - another immortal Messi moment
Ten years after announcing he was quitting international football, Lionel Messi is still breaking records for reigning World Cup champions Argentina.
Fans delayed entry as bad weather affects France-Iraq tie
Fans have been told not to travel to the Philadelphia Stadium for Monday's World Cup game between France and Iraq because of "inclement weather in the region".
Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina reach last 32
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer as his double against Austria sends holders Argentina into the last 32.
TV pundit Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments
Former Atletico Madrid striker Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist comments he made towards black players during a live World Cup broadcast on Serbian television.