FIFA World Cup
US security official celebrates Iran's exit from World Cup with 'happy dance'
The Iranian team barely missed out on reaching the knockout rounds of the tournament.
One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
TSA reminds European World Cup fans: Ranch dressing is a liquid, cannot go in carry-on luggage
First AI World Cup in history: What technology innovations are used during sports' biggest stage?
Almost every action on the pitch will generate digital data, from player positions, ball movement, contact points, refereeing decisions, crowd movement, and even broadcast output for viewers.
Israeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.
Visa denials and protests shadow FIFA as World Cup kicks off
Iran’s World Cup delegation says FIFA has failed to secure US entry for several officials, with 15 federation members denied visas ahead of the tournament, urging compliance with its rules.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.