The Latest Breaking News from the 2026 World Cup

As Youth Sports Boom Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Coaches Face an Unexpected Challenge: Picking the Right Team Name

With participation projected to surge by tens of millions in the coming year, a small but telling industry has emerged around the simple act of naming a sports team.

inkl · Apr 30

Texas Governor Threatens Austin, Dallas and Houston's World Cup Funding Over ICE Fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office threatened to pull or withhold public safety grants from Houston, Dallas, and Austin unless the cities changed policies that state officials said limited police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, turning preparations for the 2026 World Cup into the latest front in the national…

Latin Times · Apr 26

We were told the 2026 World Cup would be a unifying force. The reality is far different

The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store

The Guardian - US · Apr 26

Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 16

'Mission man' Queiroz takes over as Ghana head coach

Veteran football coach Carlos Queiroz described himself as a man on a mission as he took charge of the Ghana national side just over two months before they play their first match at the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 14

Mexico Star Midfielder Still Set on World Cup Despite Tearing ACL—Report

One of El Tri’s best players of the past year is willing to risk it all in order to feature in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8

New York's Penn Station closure, 27-mile train journeys and 450% price hikes: World Cup travel chaos and cost continues

The 2026 World Cup is only two months away but fans are already bracing themselves for travel chaos and cost

FourFourTwo · Apr 8

Four Key Takeaways From Canada’s March Friendlies Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Canada will face Ireland and Uzbekistan before kicking off the 2026 World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

Every Real Madrid Player Not Going to the 2026 World Cup

Not all members of Real Madrid’s star-studded squad will make the trip to North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Will Lionel Messi Play at the 2026 World Cup?

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has not yet confirmed if he will compete in the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1