From 'El Rock del Mundial' to 'Waka Waka', World Cup songs have mirrored football’s evolution into a global cultural and commercial phenomenon.
Mexico finished top of the 2026 World Cup Group A without conceding a goal, while South Africa secured its first-ever qualification to the tournament’s knockout stage
As Lionel Messi breaks away as the tournament’s leading scorer, Kylian Mbappé continues his pursuit, setting the stage for a historic battle between two of soccer’s biggest stars.
With two goals in a 5-0 Portuguese victory, the 41-year-old legend became the first man to score in six different World Cups
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas have stirred the pot on Fox as Thierry Henry and Rebecca Lowe keep the ball moving
Argentina used to worry about its overreliance on Lionel Messi. Now, as the tournament’s record goal scorer, he’s the team’s entire identity.
The Tartan Army did not come to Boston as diplomats. But they left behind what traditional diplomacy has too often struggled to produce lately: goodwill, easy conversation and a sense of shared humanity
Alex Freeman chose soccer over football even though his father was a Green Bay Packers great. Now, at 21, he is the national team’s breakout player.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup fuels a global soccer craze, with the humble jersey emerging as one of fashion's most versatile pieces
The American assistant referee becomes the first openly gay match official at a FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation and the growing presence of women in international soccer
You’ll be paying for location, not amenities, if you want to stay in the shadow of MetLife Stadium for the tournament final
The French striker is either a genius or a diva who has been booed by his own fans. But Les Bleus are counting on him to reach their fifth final in three decades.
After an unprecedented war between a participating country and the host nation, Iran opened its campaign in a charged atmosphere with adoring fans, banned flags and players speaking out.
A remarkable height gap between two players at the tournament is drawing attention, showcasing the striking physical diversity that exists at the highest level of world soccer
From black to hot pink: Why the 2026 World Cup has become football’s brightest fashion statement.
Amid widespread destruction and displacement in Gaza, residents are finding fragile ways to follow World Cup matches, often from shelters and damaged buildings where power cuts, security fears and destroyed infrastructure shape everyday life
The island nation celebrated a landmark achievement after holding Spain to a draw, as jubilant scenes unfolded among fans both at home and abroad
With his heroics in the Cape Verde net, Vozinha held European champion Spain to a 0-0 draw—and the first major upset of this tournament
Soccer has always been defined by free-flowing, unbroken action. But for the World Cup in America, FIFA is using ‘hydration breaks’ to shoehorn in commercials.
The actress made a striking appearance in a bold red power suit, using fashion and symbolism to celebrate her Mexican heritage during the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony