An opinion piece argued the expanded 48-team World Cup hosted across three nations will fundamentally reshape the global landscape of football.
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Figure skating icon Yuzuru Hanyu to present new program online to commemorate 2011 quake
Yuzuru Hanyu announced he will unveil a new skating program set to a popular folk song to mark the 15th anniversary of the devastating tsunami.
Angel Martinez’s leadoff home run to give Guardians lead over Yankees
Angel Martínez hit a stunning leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a 1-0 lead against the New York Yankees on June 10 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Where futbol meets soccer at the end of the world
On the eve of the 48-team tournament a look at how Mexico prepares for the historic opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
‘I promise you I will attend next one’: Somali referee after return to country
Returning to Mogadishu Somali referee Omar Artan who was denied a US entry visa received a hero’s welcome and promised supporters he would attend the next tournament.
Messi fit for World Cup 2026: two minutes one penalty 88000 people
In a pre-tournament warm-up match against Iceland Lionel Messi came off the bench scored a penalty and proved his hamstring injury is fully healed.
FIFA and the FIFPRO union agree on a cooperation deal covering transfers and player welfare
FIFA and the FIFPRO players’ union announced a landmark cooperation agreement covering transfer rules, health and safety standards, and player welfare.
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
Mexico’s coach Javier Aguirre is focused on breaking the team’s historic winless record on opening days during their match against South Africa at the Azteca.
FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
In a pre-World Cup press meet Gianni Infantino addressed ticket pricing and explained FIFA is powerless to overrule governments on visa denials.
Cannavaro asks ‘why only us’ after Uzbekistan searched on World Cup arrival
Uzbekistan team mentor Fabio Cannavaro questioned security protocols after his team faced an extensive search by border officers upon arriving in the US.