World Cup

Federations concerned over organisation of men’s World Cup while the FA worked with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that football’s global governing body was obliged to take advantage of US laws

Mexico's bizarre World Cup roster saga has taken another turn, with key players facing a threat of not making the final squad

“The anticipated economic lift may fall short of expectations,” the American Hotel and Lodging Association says of the World Cup's impact

Socceroos’ coach Tony Popovic said he wants to spoil predictions his team will struggle to progress out of one of the World Cup’s most challenging groups

Nations in Europe believe the high cost of travel and hotels across north America won’t be offset by Fifa’s decision to raise prize money by $112m

Isaac Martinez has been as a cook at SoFi Stadium for four years. He’s worked dozens of events including NFL games, a Super Bowl, Taylor Swift concerts, Wrestlemania and the college football national championship game.

And he’s never been afraid to come to work. Until now.

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

Erling Haaland’s collaboration with a leading American beer brand has caused a backlash in his native Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned

Fifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury

FIFA insists the request was made without Infantino's knowledge.

Due to the increased number of teams and rounds at the summer's tournament, FIFA is seeking to reduce the danger of more suspensions.

The Gianluca Prestianni-Vinicius Jr incident earlier this year sparked debate over the practice in football.

Lise Klaveness also said she supported an ethics complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino by a human rights organisation.

Fans have been warned of uncertainty around the US authorities’ approach to protests and policing, while Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation, is set to raise concerns over ‘ICE actions’ with Fifa

What started as allegations of racism turned into a suspension for homophobia.

The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store

The world governing body and World Cup organiser has confirmed that it is in talks with national associations over improved funding.

Mexico fans keep invoking the slur when their team is about to lose.

Had Estevao not pulled up, you would be tempted to write Neymar off, to accept that the portal to the Neymarverse was closing for good

No one from United States ‘told them they can’t come’, Marco Rubio said, while Iranian delegation members judged to have ties to IRGC may be barred

The tickets are listed on FIFA's official resale platform but the World Cup organiser does not control the prices.

In a reversal from previous tournaments, companion tickets come at significant cost for the 2026 World Cup. Accessibility advocates are raising their concerns

The Italian sports minister Andrea Abodi has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at the World Cup as ‘not appropriate’