The 2026 FIFA World Cup has brought together iconic players from every corner of the world to celebrate the game of fútbol. On this world-class stage, the profound energy of the fans and the inspiring ...

Now in 2026, there are 48 teams. This is the first time in the game's history that this many teams have been able to compete.

It was 105 degrees on the field at Seattle Stadium and the stage was set for the U.S. to face off against Australia. Seattle Times staff photographer Jennifer Buchanan, perched behind an advertising ...

Shafkat Anowar is a Dallas Morning News visual journalist, born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is a graduate of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Previously, he worked as a visual intern for the ...

The Argentina comeback win over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 had everything: An incredible goalie performance (for a bit), a VAR controversy, a tweet by none other than Tom Brady, and ...

And finally, the showpiece match - the World Cup final. That match itself was perhaps not the liveliest this often lively tournament has seen. Spain dominated throughout but could not get past a ...

See some of the best images from the world’s most popular sporting event. Credit...By The New York Times Supported by By The New York Times For five dizzying weeks this summer, the World Cup took over ...

The U.S. crashed out of the World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Ronaldo exits the World Cup after Portugal lost to Spain, 0-1. The U.S. crashed out of the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, losing ...

Boston played host to seven games in the 2026 World Cup, and the entire region, from the North Shore to Providence, came alive with enthusiasm for one of the biggest sports events on the planet. The ...

Lionel Messi returned to training with his US club side Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after losing the World Cup final with Argentina.During Messi's post-World Cup absence, his Inter Miami coach ...