Spain enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the favorite, but concerns over one player's availability could shape its path to victory.

Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the ​Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the United States men's national team opening FIFA World Cup match Friday.

Bizim Cocuklar is a term coined by Turkey national team fans to describe this year's World Cup selection. It means “our guys.” A title and a connection 24 years in the making to describe a common bond between fans,

Iran's football federation lost its World Cup ticket allocation, leaving fans unable to attend matches after having already made travel arrangements.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that his office has started looking into FIFA over its ticketing process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paxton said the investigation revolves around allegations that FIFA misled World Cup ticket buyers over the seats purchased.

Omar Artan was set be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup, until he was barred from entering the United States. His case is putting the spotlight on immigration challenges to get into the U.S.