Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe are among the players with records in their sights at this summer's tournament

The 2026 World Cup kits offer opportunities for celebration of a country's cultural heritage and sporting history. These are the best and worst.

In terms of raw numbers, that seems to be right: FIFA reported it sold 3.2 million tickets in 2022; 2.8 million in 2018; and 3.1 million in 2014. NPR reported the 1994 World Cup, also hosted in the U.S., set the standing attendance record at 3.5 million, with game after game filled to capacity.

In a dazzling display of attacking prowess on home soil, Folarin Balogun wrote his name indelibly into the history books of American soccer during USMNT's commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium.

France will face Senegal on Tuesday, June 16, in a FIFA World Cup Group I fixture of tremendous historic significance at MetLife Stadium.

Gianni Infantino has spent years currying favor with President Trump to ensure the smooth running of the tournament. But as the games kick off, the FIFA president has come under fire for their relationship.

Somebody sends me a photo and says, ‘Hey, I just saw this on social media. Is this still you?’ And I say, ‘Yes, it’s me.’”

The bizarre scenes - which left fans momentarily confused - occurred in the second half with Paraguay 3-0 down and desperately chasing a way back into the game in Inglewood, California.