The biggest sporting event in U.S. history starts Thursday. Here's how U.S. authorities plan to keep it safe from drones, cyberattacks and more.

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The World Cup will be weekslong experiment in global mixing that creates a perfect environment for infectious diseases to spread

Heat, booze and crowds pose risks for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans. Here's how to stay safe, according to an ER doctor.

From tickets to the trophy, presidents to prize money and everything in between, this is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to open on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is facing growing off-field turbulence as visa delays, entry...

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

FIFA scrambles to protect 2026 World Cup access as US travel bans covering 39 countries threaten fans and teams, with match relocations to Canada under

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…

The games start June 11 and end with a grand finale in New Jersey on July 19. There are 104 of them. Here’s how to watch ’em all.

Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.

LOS ANGELES, June 10 : Security planners for the World Cup are preparing for drones to pose one of the tournament's most complicated threats, as officials seek to protect…

Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July…

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

United States fans go through security checks as they arrive to watch training for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Irvine, California, US, June 8, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

As players and fans arrive in an unfriendly United States for the quadrennial soccer spectacle, civil society organizations are mounting an effort to keep visitors safe.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday with a record 48 teams vying for the most coveted prize in football and a slew of controversies over ticket prices, geopolitical tensions…

The World Cup kicks off Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, launching a sprawling tournament of 48 teams that will last…

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.

FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets.