FIFA World Cup

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win NBA

"They are expressing their happiness, a little bit violently, but it is what it is," said Youssef Sabbr, a 49-year-old Canadian of Moroccan descent.

Revellers and fans celebrating the New York Knicks' win over the San Antonio Spurs and World Cup festivities watch as a city shuttle bus catches fire outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, U.S., June 14, 2026. The shuttles had been brought in to transport spectators to and from the New
A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group B - Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 12, 2026 Elyanna performs during the opening ceremony before the match.

Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

 Team IR Iran Airport Arrival - FIFA World Cup 2026 TIJUANA, MEXICO - JUNE 07: Members of the Iranian national soccer team including midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh (R) arrive at Tijuana International Airport on June 7, 2026 in Tijuana, Mexico. The team's World Cup participation has been complicated

Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off


FIFA World Cup 2026: The beautiful game in an unbeautiful world - opinion

The world is not beautiful at the moment. But the 'beautiful game' still has the capacity to gather people, distract people, delight people, and occasionally inspire people.

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

My Word: War, goals, and the World Cup - opinion

Here’s praying that it is football strikes and goals, rather than rocket strikes and hits, that make the local and world news headlines this summer.

SMOKE AND debris rise following an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon, on June 10, 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds

The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - Iran v United Arab Emirates - Azadi Sports Complex, Tehran, Iran - March 20, 2025.

Meet Matt Turner, the only Jewish player on Team USA in 2026 World Cup

Turner has 53 career appearances with the US national team, with a 29-16-8 overall record, including 27 clean sheets.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - August 12, 2023 Nottingham Forest's Matt Turner applauds fans after the match

Ontario breaks Guinness World Record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup

The event was monitored by Guinness World Records Adjudicator Chloe McCarthy, who checked in the participants and explained the rules of the game, ensuring no regulations were broken.

Ontario breaks world record for largest human foosball game in honor of FIFA World Cup.

This is the healthiest snack for the World Cup

Try the snack that provides protein, dietary fiber, and long–lasting satiety, and is also very easy to make at home.

Roasted chickpeas

Special promotions for the World Cup

The games are beginning, and electrical and food retail chains are pulling out all the stops to get you to shop with them. These are the deals you cannot afford to miss.

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Iranian-Americans call on FIFA to expel Iran from World Cup

Another protester said the players were being used like tools to help the Iranian government look good on the world stage and that the players deserved little pity.

A general view of FIFA World Cup 2026 signage at Kansas City Stadium on June 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Iran threatens to stop World Cup games if faced with unauthorized flags or slogans

Iran’s sports minister has warned FIFA that the team could halt matches if unauthorized flags are displayed or political chants heard in stadiums, raising tensions ahead of the tournament.

Members of Iran's national soccer team attend a farewell ceremony ahead of their departure to the 2026 World Cup in Tehran, Iran, May 13, 2026.

Ahead of the World Cup: The shirts you will want to wear even after the tournament is over

The Danish brand Les Deux launches a collection of football shirts in honor of the 2026 World Cup – five countries, vintage designs, and a price that justifies itself.

Les Deux