FIFA attempted to downplay the visible patches of empty seats at Akron Stadium during Thursday’s World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic

Anyone who has so much as glanced at the news or scrolled through social media will be aware of the problems plaguing the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in the US, Canada, and Mexico and set to get

England boss Thomas Tuchel will need to deal with fitness problems, varying conditions and selection quandaries, writes Tom Hamilton.

In terms of raw numbers, that seems to be right: FIFA reported it sold 3.2 million tickets in 2022; 2.8 million in 2018; and 3.1 million in 2014. NPR reported the 1994 World Cup, also hosted in the U.S., set the standing attendance record at 3.5 million, with game after game filled to capacity.

Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration rules have presented a roadblock.

Breel Embolo will likely lead the line for Switzerland against Qatar but there were fears he would miss the tournament after he was unable to travel to the US with his teammates

Is Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal possibly missing the World Cup in the United States because of a Palestinian protest and visa issues? No, that's not true: There is no evidence supporting the claim that Yamal would miss the

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

Michael Oliver was due to take charge of Ecuador vs Ivory Coast but has been ruled out after FIFA confirmed the Premier League referee suffered a minor injury

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and games across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the tournament highlights how sporting events can trigger tax issues for athletes and teams.