FIFA World Cup 2026 News

Prince Ali said the Jordanian federation he leads still has not been paid money due for reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup played last December in Qatar

The 54-year-old Pochettino, who took over the national team in October 2024, led the U.S. to the round of 16 at this year's World Cup

Fifa President Infantino scrapped plans for a commercial entity to attract private investment in World Cup media rights after strong opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and Asian Football Confederation

Fifa says the stake sale would unlock billions for development, but Uefa and Concacaf fear an opaque deal could make football's biggest events answerable to investors.

The IOC said on Friday it has no jurisdiction to investigate Infantino's alleged lack of political neutrality

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

The football World Cup was a 48-team event that played out over the US, Canada and Mexico, and brought football fans to these countries from across the world

The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital

Spain captain Rodri also seemed to be hit in the stomach by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina as he ran past to join teammates celebrating the title win

More than 15 million people filled stadiums and fan festival areas combined during the length of the tournament, the biggest World Cup by attendance

Spain's greatest sides have always been associated with possession football. Under De la Fuente, possession became a means rather than the objective

The 2026 FIFA World Cup likely marked the final appearance for Messi, Modrić, De Bruyne, Salah and others, ending a golden era alongside Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer and Ochoa

The Barcelona forward scored the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in extra time, sealing a historic 1-0 victory and delivering Spain's second World Cup crown

At 19, most footballers are still trying to establish themselves in a first team. Lamine Yamal could already be discussing what remains to achieve.

Argentina's Lionel Messi is the only player to have won the Golden Ball award twice after being named the tournament's best player in 2014 and 2022

Spain earned $51 million after beating Argentina in the 2026 final, but the record payout is only one part of a commercial machine that now towers over most global sports bodies

Brazil still holds the record as the most successful team in tournament history with five titles to their name despite going trophyless for the last 24 years

Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez's dismissal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending Lionel Messi's pursuit of consecutive World Cup titles

The first-ever 48-team World Cup has rewritten the commercial playbook. Expanded from 64 to 104 matches, the tournament has created more broadcast hours and sponsorship inventory

Ferran Torres strike in extra time hands Spain their 2nd World Cup title in New jersey.