Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our cha...
How Shakira, Salma Hayek & More Stars Kicked Off the 2026 World Cup
Shakira certainly scored a winning performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Indeed, the “Waka Waka” singer opened up the international soccer competiti...
Three red cards shown in opening game of World Cup
Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio shows red cards to South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane as well as Mexico's Cesar Montes during the opening mat...
As World Cup Begins, Mexico City Becomes a Global Stage
Supporters of the national team gathered inside and outside Mexico City Stadium for the opening of the games, celebrating the start of a tournament ye...
Security Is Tight as a Match in Mexico City Starts a Historic World Cup
As the largest World Cup ever kicks off in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon, the security around Estadio Azteca was strict, as law enforcement office...
Jerseys, But Make It Chic: Official FIFA World Cup Finds on Amazon
The World Cup is nearly here, but we can't blame you if you haven't bought everything you need to celebrate. Don't panic, though. Amazon has you cover...
Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot
Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after bei...
With the World Cup looming, there’s still no clear replacement for sports Twitter
Three years ago, when the women's World Cup kicked off in Australia and New Zealand, my social feeds were in a strange place. Twitter had just transfo...
Fatigue? The World Cup players with the toughest seasons
BBC Sport examines which World Cup teams and players have played the most minutes since last summer, when the Club World Cup was kicking off in the Un...
Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst
With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-mont...
ITV says World Cup will be ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising
Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports e...
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 disr...
