The Adidas Trionda FIFA World Cup official match ball is seen during the Spain vs Egypt international friendly match prior to the FIFA World Cup, at RCD Stadium on March 31, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

Beijing has long built walls between Chinese citizens and the outside world: The Great Firewall blocks out information, and passport controls and exit bans restrict movement. But money had been ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the greatest soccer tournament on the planet to North America, as the United States play co-host to the international football championship. All the top national teams ...

Lionel Messi (left) and Thomas Müller (right) faced each other in the 2014 World Cup final. | Roberto SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images, Matthias Hangst/Getty Images Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller have shared ...

View post: Why Did VAR Rule Out Joško Gvardiol's Late Goal for Croatia vs. Portugal? World Cup Rules Explained The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already been underway for several days, but for Argentina ...

Eager to keep capital within its borders, China is restricting the ways individuals can engage with global markets. By Li Yuan Beijing has long built walls between Chinese citizens and the outside ...

Few people expected Cape Verde, a nation of just over 500,000 people, to hold Spain to a 0-0 draw at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But that result may be even less surprising than the story of how the team ...

A special section in this weekend’s newspaper invites readers to stare at a selection of works by Frida Kahlo, Hieronymus Bosch and others, uninterrupted. By Andrew Sondern Andrew Sondern is a deputy ...

“Given the unique nature of the World Cup and the once-in-a-generation opportunity for New York City to serve as a host city, the mayor will attend select matches at [MetLife Stadium] in his official ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (TNND) — The U.S. opened its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a historic offensive performance, scoring four goals in a World Cup match for the first time in team history and ...

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 ...