FIFA looks back at the rich history of the World Cup's opening round through a host of memorable statistics and fascinating stories. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is generating massive excitement in large ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record well before the first qualifying match occurred. Prior to the tournament, FIFA decided soccer's biggest global event needed to be even bigger. There will be a ...

The tournament co-hosts will qualify on 18 June as Group A winners - and meet a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on 30 June - if: They defeat Korea ...

Mexico's Estadio Azteca has long been one of soccer's most intimidating venues — and one steeped in English soccer folklore. With a thunderstorm set to hit Mexico City late Sunday afternoon, FIFA ...