The Latest Breaking News from FIFA World Cup

2026 Ballon d’Or: PSG, Arsenal, Bayern Munich among Club of the Year nominees as Harry Kane emerges as favorite. Check full list of contenders

The much-anticipated 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in London on October 26. This esteemed award will recognize outstanding performances spanning from August 2025 to July 2026. The forthcoming FIFA World Cup, hosted in North America, is expected to sway the final nominations significantly. Among the frontrunners,…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

U.S. Host City Reveals Total Amount Spent at World Cup—And It’s Staggering

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was by far the most expensive edition to date.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 27

One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup

A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.

Euronews · Aug 20

Ontario adjusted its return-to-office rules for FIFA World Cup traffic. Why are disability accommodations treated differently?

In Ontario, thousands of public servants seeking flexible work arrangements have encountered significant barriers.

The Conversation · Jul 30

What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making

If you watched the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you probably saw the now-familiar ritual: a goal, a celebration, then a referee touching an earpiece while fans and players wait for the verdict from the video assistant referee, or VAR.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Jimin’s World Cup shirt sells for a staggering $110k as BTS dominate charity auction

A shirt worn by BTS star Jimin at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show has become the auction’s top‑earning item, helping raise thousands of dollars for the FIFA Global Citizen Education. Fund.

BANG Premier · Jul 30

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field

After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch.

Latin Times · Jul 29

Coca-Cola shares surge 7% as earnings beat lifts outlook

Coca-Cola raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts after beating second-quarter estimates on strong demand for zero-sugar drinks, higher prices and FIFA World Cup-driven sales. Shares jumped nearly 7% to a 52-week high as revenue exceeded analyst expectations.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Vozinha ends Lionel Messi's Inter Miami links with dream move to Colo Colo

Vozinha, Cape Verde's FIFA World Cup 2026 hero, has agreed to join Chilean giants Colo Colo after emerging as one of the tournament's biggest breakout stars. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, previously linked with Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, completed a remarkable journey from free agent to FIFA Dream Team selection following his…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

World Cup Domestic Abuse Reports Hit Record 384 as Late-Night Drinking Fuels Spike Across UK

Domestic abuse reports linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a record 384 incidents across the United Kingdom.

International Business Times UK · Jul 24