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Qatar returns to the World Cup after earning their spot on merit for the first time, facing a winnable group that could send them to the knockout rounds. The two-time Asian champions are ready to prove they belong on football's biggest stage.
Two Wellington boys who trained together as kids are now heading to the FIFA World Cup as teammates for New Zealand's All Whites. Matt Garbett and Marko Stamenić have spent eight years representing their country side by side.
Mexico is minting commemorative coins for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending soccer history with iconic landmarks. The country becomes the first to host three World Cups.
Kansas City brought together soccer fans and nature lovers to restore the Blue River before the city hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup. City council members turned the cleanup into a friendly competition between World Cup teams.
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel is returning to FOX Sports as an analyst for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Danish goalkeeper icon joins an all-star lineup including Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry for the historic tournament hosted across North America.
After missing six straight tournaments, Scotland has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sparking nationwide celebrations. The Tartan Army will compete in North America alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in a historic comeback.
New York City is launching five free World Cup fan zones across all boroughs so everyone can experience the tournament excitement, regardless of ticket prices. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the decision after criticism over mounting costs that threaten to price out working-class soccer fans.
Katia Itzel García will become one of just two women among 52 main referees at the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, breaking barriers in a sport traditionally dominated by men. The Mexico City native has already made history as the first woman in 20 years to referee a top-division Liga MX match.
Canada hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2026, with a talented young squad determined to make history by advancing past the group stage. After a 36-year absence ended in 2022, the team returns stronger, playing in front of home crowds in Toronto and Vancouver.
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.
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