2026 FIFA World Cup

Suriname name new coach ahead of World Cup playoffs

Veteran Henk ten Cate has been appointed the new coach of Suriname as they look ahead to the World Cup playoffs in March, the country’s football association said on Sunday.

Fan group urges FIFA to halt World Cup ticket sales over 'extortionate' prices

In a statement on Thursday, the European fan umbrella group said prices for tickets allocated to Participating Member Associations (PMAs) – typically distributed via official supporters' clubs or loyalty schemes – had reached "astronomical" levels.

England to host Uruguay, Japan in March ahead of 2026 World Cup

England will host Uruguay and Japan in friendly matches at Wembley Stadium next March in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

Iran, Egypt object to LGBTQ-themed branding of World Cup match

Iran and Egypt have both objected to plans by local organisers in the United States to brand their 2026 World Cup group-stage match as an event supporting the LGBTQ community.

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to have mandatory hydration breaks in each half

World Cup matches at the 2026 tournament will have three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half regardless of the weather conditions, FIFA has said.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Full fixtures

Holders Argentina will meet Algeria in Kansas City in their opening match in Group J on June 16 before facing Austria and Jordan in Dallas.

Argentina, Brazil get easy World Cup groups

Reigning champions Argentina will face Algeria, Austria and first-time qualifiers Jordan in their 2026 World Cup group, according to the draw made in Washington on Friday.

World Cup 2026 draw under way with nostalgic nod to Italia '90

The 2026 World Cup draw got under way on time on Friday and though the 42 nations assured of their slot will have to wait more than an hour to discover their opponents, they will have to wait another 24 to find out where and when they will be playing.

Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.

December 6, 2025
December 6, 2025

Argentina, Brazil get easy World Cup groups

Reigning champions Argentina will face Algeria, Austria and first-time qualifiers Jordan in their 2026 World Cup group, according to the draw made in Washington on Friday.

December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

World Cup 2026 draw under way with nostalgic nod to Italia '90

The 2026 World Cup draw got under way on time on Friday and though the 42 nations assured of their slot will have to wait more than an hour to discover their opponents, they will have to wait another 24 to find out where and when they will be playing.

December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage

The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals.

December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

American WC pioneer says dynamic ticket pricing is here to stay

With the expanded 48-team tournament taking place across the United States, Mexico and Canada next year, debate over ticketing has intensified, with fans expressing frustration over the model.

December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

FIFA eyes referee body cams and faster offside calls for 2026 World Cup

Any rule changes would have to be approved by the International Football Association Board at its meeting in Wales in February.

December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025

'I hope I can be there': Messi on 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward said he wants to help Argentina defend its 2022 crown in North America next summer.

December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: All you need to know

The event will start at 11pm, Bangladesh Time, on Friday

December 2, 2025
December 2, 2025

FIFA to broadcast World Cup match schedule unveiling on Saturday

FIFA said it will reveal the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup in a live global broadcast from Washington on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after the final draw determines the tournament’s unprecedented 12 groups of four.

November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025

Iran to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over US visa row

Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday.

November 26, 2025
November 26, 2025

FIFA to keep top seeds apart in expanded 2026 World Cup draw

FIFA revealed on Tuesday that the top four seeded nations at the 2026 World Cup will occupy two separate halves of the draw for the expanded 48-team tournament, meaning they could avoid facing each other until the semifinal stage.