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Mexico becomes the first nation to host the FIFA World Cup three times, with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa preparing for his sixth and final tournament appearance at age 40. The home crowd advantage could finally push El Tri past the quarterfinals for the first time since 1986.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
Iraq secured their first World Cup berth in nearly four decades with a 2-1 playoff victory over Bolivia. The Lions of Mesopotamia will face France, Norway, and Senegal in June's expanded tournament.
An extra-time goal sent DR Congo to the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in over five decades, sparking celebrations in rain-soaked streets across Kinshasa. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and four other nations also secured their spots in historic qualifying matches.
Iraq's national football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, sparking nationwide celebrations despite ongoing regional conflict. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured the final spot with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia.
Sweden and DR Congo claimed the final spots in Houston's 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, completing a star-studded lineup featuring Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands. The city will host seven matches starting June 14, with global soccer legends heading to NRG Stadium.
Mexican authorities confiscated 25 tonnes of counterfeit World Cup merchandise in a major crackdown protecting fans and local businesses. The operation is just the beginning of safeguards planned for the global sporting event.
Mexico City is transforming its iconic Zócalo plaza into a massive soccer pitch this Sunday, where organizers hope more than 10,000 people will break the world record for the largest soccer class. The event kicks off a series of celebrations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nearly 5,000 people in southern Mexico just created the world's largest human soccer jersey, crushing the previous record by more than 1,800 participants. It's the first of three World Cup record attempts building excitement before the tournament arrives this summer.
Mexico is creating three commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the nation's first-ever 25-peso piece made of pure gold. The coins celebrate Mexico becoming the first country to host the tournament three times.
Moroccan football fans bought more than 54,000 tickets in just hours for two World Cup preparation matches, showing the Atlas Lions still have massive support after their historic 2022 run. The team faces Ecuador and Paraguay in March friendlies as they gear up to take on Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti in the 2026 tournament.
The State Department just launched a new system to fast-track visas for soccer fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions expected from around the globe. The FIFA PASS program will help ticket holders get prioritized appointments and bring 500 extra staff to process applications.
Former Australian national team captain Mile Jedinak is returning to the Socceroos as an assistant coach for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The beloved midfielder who wore the armband 36 times is reuniting with coach Tony Popovic as Australia prepares for soccer's biggest stage.