The MIT Sports Lab helped develop a tool referees used to make clutch calls at the last World Cup, but their ongoing work ...

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally entering its biggest phase. Fans across the globe are preparing for a historic tournament that will stretch across three nations for the very first ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup — the biggest in history — has arrived in North America, and soccer fans across the globe are buzzing with excitement. From Mexico City to New York to Toronto, millions of ...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night. After a ...

A packed stadium in Mexico City saw the hosts kick off the tournament with a win, followed by South Korea’s 2-1 comeback victory that played out in front of some empty seats in Guadalajara. Hwang ...

The group stage will be played across the first 17 days of the tournament before the expanded knockout rounds begin. The biggest historic change for 2026 is the expansion from 32 teams to 48 teams.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived. This tournament marks the third World Cup appearance for the Canadian men’s national team, after previous appearances in 1986 and 2022. The largest FIFA World Cup ...

Some of the most memorable moments at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may come after the clock hits 90 minutes and extra time is added to a match. Games can often be tied at the end of regulation at the ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record well before the first qualifying match occurred. Prior to the tournament, FIFA decided soccer's biggest global event needed to be even bigger. There will be a ...

Shakira, BTS, Madonna, Katy Perry, Tyla and more set to light up World Cup stage Hugh Evans, Founder & CEO of Global Citizen, and Shakira at the announcement of the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show ...

After four years of anticipation, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. Defending champions Argentina are back to retain the trophy, and so is Lionel Messi. This will also be Cristiano Ronaldo's ...