The great paradox of this historic, expansive event is that more countries are competing but fewer fans can afford tickets.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and runs through July 19, 2026, with 104 matches between a record 48 countries ...

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12 years ago, Belgium was anointed the future of the World Cup. Now, in 2026, their golden generation has one final chance.

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The biggest World Cup in history is upon us. Over 104 matches across 38 days in 16 host cities in three countries, the world ...

Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Check fixtures, schedule (June 16–27), key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed ...

Iran has become one of the World Cup’s biggest talking points for reasons that have little to do with soccer. The country’s ...