Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the FIFA World Cup

ICE Won't "Round Up" People At World Cup Matches, Mullin Says

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin attempted to clarify what role Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents would play during the FIFA World Cup should they be deployed to the vicinity of matches and events.

International Business Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 match timings for India: All you need to know

FIFA World Cup India Match Timings: Football fans eagerly await the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament begins June 11 and ends July 19. It will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For the first time, 48 teams will compete. Indian viewers can watch matches early morning…

The Economic Times

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and Prasar Bharti for their response regarding a petition to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026. A lawyer filed the plea seeking broadcasting rights for key matches and eventually all 104 games. The court is considering if the plea is a public…

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Shakira teases new song for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Afrobeats star Burna Boy called 'Dai Dai'

Shakira is back

The Independent UK

Global Boycott of the US Grows as FIFA World Cup Takes Financial Hit

Concerns are rising over international travel trends and their potential impact on the FIFA World Cup, as new data shows declining tourism to the United States amid broader global growth.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 'Serious Risks' Travel Warning About US Tagged As 'Political Tactic' Than Safety Advisory

Several rights groups issued a travel warning to visitors entering the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking political controversy.

International Business Times UK

US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

Euronews

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why 2026 Marks a Turning Point for AI in Sports and Beyond

From the Winter Olympics to the FIFA World Cup and annual sporting events, there is no shortage of excitement for sports fans in 2026. Those who get excited about technology and the business side of sports will have even more intriguing developments to watch.

International Business Times

Which Underdogs Could Surprise Us at the World Cup 2026?

Which underdogs could make a statement at the FIFA World Cup 2026? Our early prediction breaks things down. A must-read for fans and bettors.

inkl

Could The US Economy Enter A Recession While Hosting The 2026 World Cup?

In 2026, the United States, Canada and Mexico will jointly host the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting event ever staged in North America, with 48 teams, expanded venues, and one of the most complex tourism and logistics operations in sports history.

Benzinga

FIFA World Cup: Full List of Winners

There have been 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup since its debut in 1930.

Sports Illustrated

Curaçao Become Smallest Country by Population to Qualify for World Cup after Forcing Jamaica to a Draw

Curaçao will be playing for the first time ever in the FIFA World Cup after qualifying for the tournament via a draw against Jamaica

International Business Times UK

Do mega-sporting events like the World Series pay off? Here’s the economic reality behind them

Whether it’s the World Series, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games, the hope for hosting mega sporting events is that the economy will emerge as the true winner.

The Conversation

Doja Cat Debuts an Adidas Sambas Sneaker-Stiletto Hybrid at the FIFA World Cup Final

Those familiar three stripes suddenly look brand new.

Marie Claire

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

When big sports events like FIFA World Cup expand, their climate footprint expands too

When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and millions of soccer fans will be traveling to and from venues spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Al Jazeera

Cristiano Ronaldo prefers rest over FIFA Club World Cup

Portuguese star says he’d rather prepare himself for a ‘very long’ season, which ends with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Autosport

BTCC changes its 2026 calendar due to the FIFA World Cup

The British Touring Car Championship organiser TOCA has tweaked its usual schedule for the 2026 season, owing to the FIFA World Cup.

AAP

Fiji hold 'life-changing' World Cup dream: Jennings

Fiji are rank outsiders to reach the FIFA World Cup, but they are dreaming big.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Sydney FC's Sotirio declares for New Caledonia

Jaushua Sotirio is two games from the FIFA World Cup after declaring for New Caledonia ahead of crunch qualifiers this week.

Sports Illustrated

Every Country to Host the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup has been held in 17 countries since its inception, with Germany, France, Italy and Mexico being the only countries to host it twice.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo’s seven-word verdict on Saudi Arabia hosting World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has weighed in on the announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the Fifa World Cup 2034.

The Times of India

Top Five All-Time FIFA World Cup Goal Scorers: From Miroslav Klose to Lionel Messi

The FIFA World Cup has seen some of the greatest footballers etch their names into history with extraordinary goal-scoring feats. Since its inception in 1930, the tournament has provided a global stage for players to showcase their talents, and a select few have risen above the rest to become all-time…

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma's unique walk to receive the T20 World Cup trophy was planned by...

While many have related Rohit Sharma's unique walk up to the stage to receive the T20 World Cup trophy to the way Argentina legend Lionel Messi received the FIFA World Cup, a video has emerged on social media showing that it was actually spinner Kuldeep Yadav who planned it and…

The Times of India

'Your football is imprisoned': Outgoing coach Igor Stimac tells India

PANAJI: Igor Stimac isn’t going down without a fight. Sacked earlier this week for a string of disappointing results that started with India finishing as the worst-performing among 24 teams at the AFC Asian Cup — no goals, no point — and missing out on qualification to the next stage…

WEKU

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a sports streaming platform

The platform will include games from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NASCAR and college sports, including the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, as well as golf, tennis and the FIFA World Cup.

1 2 3 4

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Warner Bros Discovery

1,001 stories

Sydney FC

888 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.