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The 2026 World Cup will be the largest ever, with 48 teams, 104 matches and a record number of players, marking a historic shift in football’s premier event.
A giant soccer ball adorns the Space Needle’s roof as Seattle joins the global celebration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches, watch parties and a renamed stadium on the horizon.
Iran says the United States denied visas to key players, while Washington insists all clearances are in place, setting the stage for a diplomatic showdown before the World Cup begins.
Despite visa hurdles and diplomatic rebukes, Iran’s national team has shifted its training base to Tijuana and is set to play in Inglewood, Seattle and other U.S. venues, while FIFA’s updated water‑bottle policy and stadium sustainability efforts add a modern twist to the competition.
The two European sides meet in a friendly at Vaduz's Rheinpark Stadium on Sunday, with Liechtenstein hoping to end a long win drought and Cyprus seeking to continue its upward momentum.
A packed schedule of exhibition games on June 6 and beyond offers a preview of the teams, venues and storylines that will define the first World Cup co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Iranian national football team is set to depart Antalya for Tijuana ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but visa refusals for several officials threaten their participation in the upcoming matches.
Japan's football culture is built around unity, technical skill and a distinctive fan behavior that sets it apart on the world stage.
Tunisia's football heritage includes a landmark win over Mexico in 1978, near‑misses against England and a victory over France, while a fresh wave of talent and an enthusiastic fan base aim to translate past resilience into future success.
Betting analyst Martin Green predicts Mexico can reach the Round of 16 at +125 odds as the 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams.
Andorra will look to end a five‑match goal drought when it meets Liechtenstein in a men’s international friendly on Thursday, a match that also marks the return of several key scorers
After a standout college career that included a 24-10 record at the University of St. Thomas and a top-five finish for Minnesota Mr. Basketball, Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has signed with the Panthers, bringing a new dimension to the 2026-27 roster.
The Cavaliers secure their first 2027 commitment, a 6‑foot‑10 center whose international résumé spans Tanzania, Spain and the NBA Academy Africa.
The Nittany Lions are undergoing a major overhaul, adding new players and staff while aiming to increase size, athleticism and skill.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Japan aims to break its knockout curse and make a deeper run at the upcoming World Cup, driven by coach Hajime Moriyasu’s work‑ethic philosophy and recent friendly successes
The United States Men's National Team has announced its 2026 World Cup roster, highlighting eight players who developed their games in college soccer. Recent wins over Senegal and an upcoming friendly against Germany set the stage for a squad that blends veteran experience with fresh collegiate talent.
From Austria to Uruguay, Real Madrid's global contingent will bring club experience to the international stage.
Veteran analyst Martin Green breaks down the 2026 World Cup draw, identifies top contenders, predicts Mexico’s progression, and spots a +1000 longshot with championship potential.
Croatia will host Belgium in a World Cup 2026 warm‑up on June 2, 2026, at a venue in Rijeka, marking a rare meeting between two of the continent’s most consistent sides. Both nations arrive with top‑11 FIFA rankings, and the fixture will showcase a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talent as each nation fine‑tunes its squad for the tournament. For Croatia, the game doubles as a symbolic passing of the torch; veteran coach Zlatko Dalic will lead the team into the finals for the third straight tournament, while 40‑year‑old Luka Modrić is set to play his final World Cup appearance, ending a career that includes 196 caps for the national team. Belgium, meanwhile, is looking to replace the golden generation that dominated the 2010s. Coach Rudi Garcia has called up a host of new faces, including Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois and Axel Witsel, who are expected to feature prominently. The most recent encounter between the two sides ended in a goalless draw at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a result that underscored Belgium’s group‑stage exit after a single win. Lukaku, who has managed only seven appearances for Napoli this season, will need the match to regain sharpness. With both teams eager to test tactics and fitness, the June 2 clash promises to be more than a friendly; it will be a final rehearsal for a tournament that will see Modrić’s swan song and Belgium’s attempt to usher in a fresh era of talent.
McDonald’s teams with FIFA and creative agency Wieden+Kennedy to launch a World Cup campaign that blends soccer nostalgia with food, showcasing collectible cups designed by iLovedust and starring Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho and David Beckham.
Iran has announced a 26‑player squad for the upcoming World Cup, featuring 17 domestic-based athletes whose clubs have been idle since February due to the regional conflict. The lineup highlights Mehdi Taremi while excluding Sardar Azmoun, whose recent online activity reportedly displeased Iranian authorities. The team will train in Antalya before relocating to Tijuana to navigate U.S. visa hurdles, and will compete in Group G against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt, with a possible showdown against the United States in the round of 32.
Five new UConn basketball players have settled into off‑campus housing in Storrs, expressing excitement and a championship mindset, while additional transfers await and sophomore Colben Landrew competes for the United States in Mexico.
Ahead of a pivotal friendly against Senegal in Charlotte, the U.S. Men's National Team unveils a blend of experienced stars and emerging talent, aiming to restore confidence before the World Cup.