The first FIFA World Cup game in the Miami metro area kicks off on June 15, with a series of six matches to follow.

As World Cup teams establish training bases across the United States, communities far from the tournament’s host cities are embracing the international spotlight.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said FIFA should reflect on the high cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup as many have called the price far out of reach for the vast majority of Mexicans.

The 2026 World Cup will be no different, but there are a few rule changes this time around that are worth watching. A yellow card is a warning. A rough foul, time wasting, arguing with officials or other infractions can draw a yellow card.

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign. When the official broadcast of Germany's opening game against Curaçao on Sunday cut pre-game to show the team of video review analysts,

The war had stirred doubts about the team’s participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.

Former soccer star Landon Donovan was among those who celebrated the USA’s 4-1 blowout victory against Paraguay on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The 44-year-old, who registered 57 goals and 157 caps for the USA

ATLANTA (AP) — The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee.