FIFA World Cup 2026

Kylian Mbappe has set a new World Cup scoring record, while Spain's Rodri, Unai Simon, and Pau Cubarsi dominated the individual accolades.

FIFA has appointed Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić to referee the World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. Vinčić becomes only the 23rd person in history to officiate the tournament's showpiece event.

Argentina and Spain will meet in the 2026 World Cup final, pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal in their first professional match against each other.

FIFA is breaking traditional match protocols to host a Super Bowl-style entertainment spectacle during the 2026 World Cup final in New York New Jersey Stadium.

For the first time since 1990, the final four consists entirely of previous champions. Psychological weight and historical rivalries loom over the remaining teams.

For the first time, the world's four highest-ranked nations have advanced to the World Cup semifinals, setting the stage for a historic clash of champions.

Erling Haaland and Harry Kane lead their respective nations in a high-stakes World Cup quarterfinal showdown at Hard Rock Stadium.

With eight nations remaining, the tournament moves toward a final in New York/New Jersey. The remaining teams range from heavyweights like France to underdogs like Switzerland.

Justin Bieber will co-headline a halftime show at MetLife Stadium to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

A late goal from Mikel Merino propels Spain into the World Cup quarterfinals and marks the final World Cup appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo.

A stoppage-time strike from Mikel Merino propelled Spain into the final eight of the 2026 World Cup, ending Portugal's campaign and likely the international career of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal to send France through to the quarterfinals, where they will face Morocco.

Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a dramatic comeback victory, using the match to commemorate the first anniversary of Diogo Jota's passing.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its first-ever 32-team knockout stage following an expanded group phase. Early action has already produced significant upsets and high-stakes matchups across North America.

The expanded 48-team World Cup has set a new all-time attendance record as the group stage concludes. While giants like France and Argentina dominate, smaller nations are disrupting the hierarchy.

England and Argentina secure top seeds in their respective groups as Harry Kane moves ahead of Gary Lineker and Lionel Messi breaks a historic scoring record.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features an expanded knockout stage with 32 teams, beginning with a matchup between South Africa and Canada.

The Iranian and Egyptian national teams have filed formal objections to LGBTQ celebrations surrounding their World Cup match in Seattle. The dispute reflects a clash between local events and the nations' religious and cultural values.

The Netherlands topped Group F following a 3-1 win over Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden secured their spots after a 1-1 draw in Texas.