FIFA World Cup 2026 News

IOC rules out pursuing Infantino over FIFA World Cup 2026 red-card row

The IOC said on Friday it has no jurisdiction to investigate Infantino's alleged lack of political neutrality

Argentina's conduct after WC final was 'unacceptable': De la Fuente

FIFA asked one of its disciplinary prosecutors Monday to report back on testy on-field confrontations after Spain's 1-0 win in extra time Sunday to dethrone the defending champion.

FIFA World Cup offered unique stage for US hospitality, says Brand USA

The football World Cup was a 48-team event that played out over the US, Canada and Mexico, and brought football fans to these countries from across the world

Spain's World Cup champions receive heroes' welcome from two million fans

The 26 players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and then with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, after arriving in the Spanish capital

Argentina players under FIFA investigation after Spain World Cup clash

Spain captain Rodri also seemed to be hit in the stomach by Argentina defender Nahuel Molina as he ran past to join teammates celebrating the title win

FIFA's biggest World Cup yet ends with politics and profit in spotlight

More than 15 million people filled stadiums and fan festival areas combined during the length of the tournament, the biggest World Cup by attendance

From Euro glory to World Cup triumph: Luis de la Fuente's winning formula

Spain's greatest sides have always been associated with possession football. Under De la Fuente, possession became a means rather than the objective

Ronaldo to Neymar: Players who have made their last World Cup appearance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup likely marked the final appearance for Messi, Modrić, De Bruyne, Salah and others, ending a golden era alongside Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer and Ochoa

Who is Ferran Torres? The striker who fired Spain to second World Cup title

The Barcelona forward scored the only goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina in extra time, sealing a historic 1-0 victory and delivering Spain's second World Cup crown

From Rocafonda to the WC final: The extraordinary rise of Lamine Yamal

At 19, most footballers are still trying to establish themselves in a first team. Lamine Yamal could already be discussing what remains to achieve.

1930 to 2026: Full list of FIFA WC Golden Boot and Golden Ball winners

Argentina's Lionel Messi is the only player to have won the Golden Ball award twice after being named the tournament's best player in 2014 and 2022

Fifa World Cup's $871 mn jackpot: How football built its richest prize

Spain earned $51 million after beating Argentina in the 2026 final, but the record payout is only one part of a commercial machine that now towers over most global sports bodies

1930 to 2026: Check full list of FIFA World Cup winners and runners-up

Brazil still holds the record as the most successful team in tournament history with five titles to their name despite going trophyless for the last 24 years

Spain suffocate Messi's Argentina to reclaim World Cup after 16 years

Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute after Enzo Fernandez's dismissal as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, ending Lionel Messi's pursuit of consecutive World Cup titles

The World Cup's business divide: FIFA cashes in, host cities pay the price

The first-ever 48-team World Cup has rewritten the commercial playbook. Expanded from 64 to 104 matches, the tournament has created more broadcast hours and sponsorship inventory

Spain vs Argentina HIGHLIGHTS FIFA WC Final: Ferran scores as Spain beat ARG 1-0 in extra time

Ferran Torres strike in extra time hands Spain their 2nd World Cup title in New jersey.

How New York's rain forecast may affect Argentina vs Spain FIFA WC final

Rain has been a constant feature in New York over the last couple of days, raising concerns over the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain

FIFA WC half-time show: Full list of performers, timings, live streaming

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has been entrusted with curating the first-ever FIFA World Cup final half-time show in collaboration with Global Citizen

Messi retirement loading? Leo's emotional post before Argentina-Spain final

Messi shared a picture with the Argentina squad, thanking his teammates, coaching staff and everyone working behind the scenes for making the national team "a family"

Coaches who humbled football's biggest managerial names at the World Cup

The road to the final belongs to two understated coaches who built winning teams through trust, adaptability and collective belief rather than reputation.