World Cup tickets, flights and hotel rooms are expensive.

While Mohamed Salah’s club career is still undecided, he’s building his legacy with Egypt.

Egypt is on the brink of history in the World Cup, heavily favored against New Zealand on Sunday.

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal.

New Zealand, at No. 82 ranked fourth lowest in the tournament, has a chance to go from ‘just happy to be here’ to its first-ever World Cup win against Egypt Sunday.

Of all the rainbow of colors during the World Cup, one is sticking out: pink.

Lionel Messi’s move to America will look like a masterstroke if he leads Argentina to back-to-back World Cup titles.

The early results are in: This U.

Vinícius Júnior scored and assisted on one of Matheus Cunha’s two goals as five-time champion Brazil eliminated Haiti from the World Cup with a 3-0 victory.

Tunisia is looking to Cape Verde for inspiration ahead of its next World Cup game against Japan, says newly appointed coach Hervé Renard.

Iran says it unfairly is being asked to travel to World Cup matches on the day before games and return immediately after, but that schedule itself is not uncommon among teams.

The United States has advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup without injured forward Christian Pulisic.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has his family supporting him as his team continues its World Cup journey.

The World Cup is showcasing players with diverse backgrounds who could have represented different countries.

As World Cup fever grips Mexico City, an unlikely star has emerged.

Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar.

Substitute Johan Manzambi scored is first World Cup goal on an outstanding volley in the 74th minute and Switzerland erupted late for a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina to take control of its group.

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history.

Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer’s biggest tournament and Argentina’s defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.

Hervé Renard has taken over as Tunisia's head coach, replacing Sabri Lamouchi after a heavy loss to Sweden.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1.

World Cup matches being played next door to MLB stadiums are providing unusual off days and split series for some baseball teams.

A Canadian federal judge has rejected Ghana’s bid to get Thomas Partey into the country for the team’s first World Cup match while the midfielder awaits trial on rape charges.

The teams that are ranked 61st, 67th and 85th in FIFA’s world rankings all were heavy underdogs in their first matches at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title.

Abdulelah Al-Amri scored on a rebound in the 41st minute for Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay’s Maxi Araújo responded with an equalizer in the 80th as the teams played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener.

South American teams have got off to disappointing start to the World Cup, failing to produce a win in three matches.

Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored and Australia spoiled Turkey’s return to the World Cup for the first time in 24 years with a 2-0 victory on Saturday night.

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute to give five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.

Gio Reyna's goal might go down as one of the iconic moments of the 2026 World Cup.

If there’s a saving grace from the bedlam that is about to ensue in New York City on Saturday, with the Knicks on the verge of a championship and Brazil taking on Morocco in the World Cup, it is that Game 5 of the NBA Finals is on the road.

Late substitute Cyle Larin scored in the 78th minute and co-host Canada earned its first-ever point in a World Cup by rallying for a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

The Japan Football Association says captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the country’s World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

The Village Grill and The Hotel Roanoke are two local spots that are offering watch parties for soccer fans to enjoy The World Cup.

Christian Pulisic is the most accomplished and most famous player on his national team at the exact time when his nation is hosting a World Cup.

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez helped Mexico make an exuberant start to the World Cup by scoring a goal each in a 2-0 win over South Africa in the opening match of the tournament.

Somali referee Omar Artan who was barred by the United States from the World Cup has been picked for the showcase UEFA Super Cup game in August.

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived.

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches.

The United Nations’ top human rights official called Wednesday for a “massive rethink” of immigration policies especially in the United States ahead of the World Cup.

Omar Artan, the soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup tournament, has returned home to a hero's welcome by supporters and officials.

Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.

A certain dam-building rodent is taking center stage in a World Cup-themed contest in Toronto.

The Iranian soccer federation claims FIFA has revoked its ticket allocation for fans at the team’s three World Cup games in the United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently addressed U.S. city leaders, joking about soccer "conquering" America as the World Cup approaches.

The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada.

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico.

Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup.

Members of the Iranian World Cup soccer team have been granted U.S. visas, clearing them to enter the country ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles this month.

FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

From Bay Ridge to the Bronx and beyond, the Big Apple has gone nuts for the New York Knicks making their first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.

FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport’s governing body said Sunday with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.

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The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options.

Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a major trophy with Al-Nassr.

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup.

The painting over of a giant mural in Dallas of swimming whales to make way for art related to the upcoming World Cup matches has spurred an outcry.

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston.

Atlanta is bracing to host World Cup fans from around the globe and the city has something for everyone to enjoy during some of the hottest months of the year.

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund became an “official tournament supporter” of the World Cup on Thursday and reaffirmed its commitment to invest in sports despite notable retreats from other ventures in recent months.

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy band BTS.

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso is set to miss the World Cup because of a right ankle injury that requires surgery.

FIFA experts say referees at the World Cup are aware of the growing trend in the Premier League for grappling and crowding around goalkeepers at corner kicks and “will deal with this in a very good way.”.

The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads.

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, sparked concern ahead of the World Cup.

It’s easy to read into Lindsey Vonn being among the 48 athletes nominated to the U.S. Alpine ski team for the upcoming season.

Kylian Mbappé insists he remains fully committed to his recovery from a left hamstring injury.

The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf.

The International Football Association Board approved a new rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when verbally confronting another player.

New York City will hold a series of free events for soccer fans hoping to catch World Cup matches, but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on tickets.

Four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup in North America following a suggestion to that effect by U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli.

An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States.

Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.

FIFA has added new, even more expensive tiers of tickets for this year’s World Cup, asking up to $4,105 for a front category 1 seat at the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, on June 12.

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.

The Diamond League track meet in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June 19 if conditions allow amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June.

American soccer players will be anxiously awaiting coach Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster announcement.

In a story published April 1, 2026, about the price of World Cup tickets, The Associated Press erroneously reported Mexico's opponent in the tournament opener.

Italy won’t get a chance at redemption for Roberto Baggio’s miss in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl.

Congo has erupted in joy overnight after an extra-time goal against Jamaica sent the country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century.

The first time was considered a fluke.

The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years.

As the World Cup nears, Christian Pulisic’s scoreless streak for the United States stretched to a career-high eight games.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup.

Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique.

Belgium blew out the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup that exposed the Americans’ defensive difficulties, rallying from a late first-half deficit on two goals by Dodi Lukébakio and one each from Zeno Debast, Amadou Onana and Charles De Ketelaere.

Florian Wirtz scored two and made two as Germany twice came from behind to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling friendly.

Mauricio Pochettino tells the U.S. men’s national team to believe it can win the World Cup.

Robert Lewandowski and Edin Džeko had a combined 160 goals in 309 national team games going into the World Cup qualifying playoffs.

Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia.

France forward Kylian Mbappé showed no ill effects of his left knee injury when he broke free for a goal to give France an early lead on its way to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup between two of the world’s top teams.

Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs.

Mikaela Shiffrin secured a record-tying sixth women’s overall World Cup skiing title by holding off a challenge from emerging German rival Emma Aicher in the final race of the season.

Mikaela Shiffrin vs.

A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico.

Italy is coming off a record performance at the Winter Olympics.