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Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed on Monday in a report.
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Lionel Messi plays last game of 2024 in Argentina World Cup qualifying win vs. Peru
Lionel Messi played his last game for club and country of 2024 following Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Peru Tuesday in World Cup qualifying action.
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World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision
FIFA and the Saudi bidding team for the World Cup have declined to comment on human rights questions ahead of a July filing of the official bid book.
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American Jesse Marsch hired as coach of Canada's men's national soccer team
The 50-year-old Marsch takes over Canada ahead of the Copa América and has a contract through the 2026 World Cup.
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Maradona's 1986 World Cup Golden Ball to be auctioned in Paris
Diego Maradona received the award at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Élysées in 1986. It subsequently disappeared, giving rise to rumors.
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César Luis Menotti, Argentina's first World Cup-winning coach in 1978, dies at 85
The Argentine Football Association did not give a cause of death, though local media reports said Menotti was admitted to a clinic in March with severe anemia.
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U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 World Cup, two others remain
With the U.S. and Mexico hoping to host a future Women’s World Cup, a South American and joint European bid are in the running for the 2027 edition.
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Sounders' new training center could be coveted host for a 2026 World Cup team
The Sounders’ facility is likely going to be a desired destination for any country that ends up playing games in Seattle, Vancouver, the San Francisco Bay Area or Los Angeles.
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2026 will be a busy time for Philly with 6 World Cup matches, America's 250th birthday and more
2026 is shaping up to be a busy year in Philadelphia. The Lincoln Financial Field will host six games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America will be celebrating its 250th birthday on July 4, there will be the MLB All Star game and the FIFA Fan Festival. All of this is expected to draw over half a million people...
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List of every 2026 FIFA World Cup match by host city
FIFA announced the dates and venues for all 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is a look at when games will be played at each stadium.
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‘An absolute spectacle': A 2026 World Cup match will fall on July 4 in Philadelphia
Soccer fans in Philadelphia have been waiting a long time for the World Cup to make its way here and they just got their wish. Six matches for the 2026 World Cup will be played at the Lincoln Financial Field. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan spoke to fans and has more on what that will mean for the city.
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‘Ecstatic': Philly to host 6 World Cup matches in 2026, including July 4th game
Philadelphia scores a major milestone as the focus of the soccer world will be on the birthplace of America as the United States celebrates 250 years in 2026. Here’s a look at the schedule.
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2026 World Cup schedule released; Philadelphia has 5 group stage matches
On Sunday, FIFA released the full match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, including the games played here in Philadelphia. There will be five group stage matches in Philly, the first will be on June 14.
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Here's where the USMNT will play at the 2026 World Cup
With the U.S. one of three hosts for the 2026 World Cup, here’s where the USMNT will play its games.
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New York/New Jersey chosen to host 2026 World Cup Final
MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will officially host the 2026 World Cup Final, FIFA announced on Sunday.
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When is the World Cup Final venue reveal? What to know for 2026 game
Here’s what to know ahead of the big reveal involving the 2026 World Cup Final host city and venue.
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Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach for Germany, has died at 78
Germany’s World Cup-winning coach Franz Beckenbauer has died. He was 78. Beckenbauer’s family issued a statement saying that Beckenbauer “passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday.
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US and Mexico submit joint bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
The U.S.-Mexico bid projects attendance at 4.5 million.
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Argentina defeats Brazil 1-0 at Maracana
Argentina defeated Brazil 1-0 in the South American qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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Australia says it won't bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host
Football Australia says it won’t bid for the 2034 World Cup, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the marquee men’s tournament.