FIFA World Cup 2026
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sportsZidane Iqbal Makes History as First Pakistani-Origin Player at World Cup
Manchester United academy graduate Zidane Iqbal joins Iraq's 2026 squad, marking a historic milestone for South Asian football heritage.
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sports43-Year-Old Craig Gordon Makes Historic World Cup Squad Return
Heart of Midlothian goalkeeper Craig Gordon defies age and injury to join Scotland's 2026 World Cup squad, becoming the oldest player in the tournament.
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sportsMatt Freese Named USMNT Starter for World Cup Opener Against Paraguay
Harvard graduate Matt Freese displaces Matt Turner to start the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12.
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sportsFive Key Facts About the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's Biggest Tournament Ever
The 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico will feature 48 teams, extreme heat concerns, and a halftime Super Bowl-style show.
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sportsIran’s World Cup Team Heads to Mexico Amid Visa Dispute with U.S
Iran’s soccer team departs for Mexico as visa denials for officials fuel accusations of political interference ahead of U.S. World Cup matches.
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sports2026 World Cup Anticipated to Drive North American Tourism Boom, with Canada Leading
The 2026 World Cup is forecast to significantly boost tourism across North America. Canada is expected to see the largest increase in tourism GDP.
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healthCanada, U.S. Impose Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup 2026
Canada, backed by the US and Mexico, will block entry from Ebola-affected regions, sparking debate with health experts.
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sportsChristian Pulisic Leads USMNT World Cup Roster; Luna, Tessman Omitted
The official 26-man USMNT squad for the 2026 World Cup was revealed. Key midfielders Diego Luna and Tanner Tessman were cut. Christian Pulisic headlines the team.