An Australian professional air conditioner cleaner and honorary town crier has been recognized as the world’s loudest person.

Diana Ross missing the target with her penalty. The goal breaking in half anyway. The nice red trouser suit Ross was wearing. Truly, the World Cup opening ceremony is the event that happens before the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Here’s everything you need to know about matches being played on Friday and Saturday in the 48-team tournament ...

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost over, and it will be the most ambitious tournament yet. For the first time in history, this edition will open with three spectacular ceremonies, one ...

The world’s biggest sporting event continues into the knockout rounds. It’s time to print out and fill out your bracket for the FIFA Men’s World Cup and show how well you know the beautiful game. Or ...

Lionel Messi is sending a clear message before Argentina begins its World Cup title defense. The Argentina captain posted on Instagram after the team’s final pre-tournament tune-up, writing: “Let’s go ...

Gen Z is turning out to be the multiple-job generation. Almost half of young adults now make money outside of salaried work. That reflects a broader shift in how Americans earn money. Some 54 million ...

Sixteen host cities, three countries, 48 teams. There are many ways that the 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history, and that brings unique logistics. The party kicks off on Thursday as Mexico ...

“It sounds very Mamdani of him,” said Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Garrett Shanley is a correspondent for the Times/Herald ...

The U.S. men's national soccer team is gearing up for a FIFA World Cup on home soil. The American squad is hosting the globe's biggest soccer tournament for the first time since 1994, and this time ...

Almost a decade since President Trump last visited China, WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng says Beijing’s grip on the global economy has only strengthened. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/POOL/Agence ...

One of the many benefits of using iMessage is that you know your conversations are always end-to-end encrypted. That level of security has never previously extended to green bubble conversations. But ...