The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rapidly approaching with Lionel Messi and Argentina’s trophy defense a main talking point of the tournament.

Six teams will play in the inter-confederation playoffs: one from CONMEBOL, one from Oceania, one from Asia, one from Africa, and two from CONCACAF.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

After a solid stint with SL Benfica, Alvaro Carreras has taken his game up a notch this season since joining Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.The Merengues shelled out a sum of €50 million

According to The Athletic, fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will pay more for parking than for tickets to previous World Cup matches. In 2022, a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the World Cup in Qatar was $69. If adjusted for inflation in July 2025, that would be a $75.23 value. (Data is not yet available for inflation in 2026.)

Croatia secured a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-1 win that ended the Faroe Islands' dream on Friday. Croatia knew before kickoff that avoiding defeat in Rijeka would guarantee qualification, but it was caught cold in the 16th minute when Geza David Turi scored with a deflected shot.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has lauded the rising crop of stars in the Norway National Team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The striker’s numbers for club and country this term have

Of the 2026 World Cup's 48 spots, 30 already have been claimed. A few more can be secured as qualifiers take place in November.