The expanded 48-team World Cup is producing record attendance, goals, and viewer numbers across North America.
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The Rise of the World Cup Economy: How Host Cities Are Cashing In
US, Canada, and Mexico are witnessing economic booms in World Cup host cities from tourism, hospitality, and merchandise sales.
How the World Cup Became a Showcase for Football Diaspora
Palestinian-American, Iranian-American, and other diaspora communities are finding voice and identity through the 2026 World Cup.
Why Messi’s World Cup Hat-Trick at 38 Is the Greatest Individual Achievement in Football History
A sports opinion writer argued passionately that Lionel Messi’s hat-trick equalling the all-time World Cup scoring record at age 38 is the single greatest individual achievement in football’s history.
India Women Cricket Posts Highest Ever Team Score in Women’s T20 World Cup History with 209 for 5
India Women set a new Women’s T20 World Cup record by posting 209/5 against the Netherlands the highest team score in the tournament’s history.
South Africa Women Beat Pakistan in Thriller to Record Second Consecutive Women’s T20 World Cup Win
South Africa Women held their nerve to beat Pakistan Women in a thriller at Edgbaston recording their second consecutive win in Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group 1.
Harmanpreet Kaur Surpasses Mithali Raj as India’s Highest Women’s T20 World Cup Run-Scorer
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur surpassed the legendary Mithali Raj to become the highest run-scorer in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history.
India Top Women’s T20 World Cup Group 1 Table After Two Commanding Wins
Following victories over Pakistan by 64 runs and Netherlands by 95 runs India sit atop Group 1 with four points and a stunning net run rate of 3.975.
Ghana Beats Panama at FIFA World Cup 2026 in Group Stage Match
Ghana’s veteran squad guided by coach Carlos Queiroz upset Panama in their Group stage encounter with the decisive goal coming from Yirenkyi.
Colombia Dominates Uzbekistan in Comfortable FIFA World Cup Group Stage Opening Win
Colombia put on a dominant display against tournament debutants Uzbekistan in a one-sided FIFA World Cup group stage encounter.