The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA's protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear. The 48-team World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Canada is hosting 13 matches — seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto.

If FIFA is serious about its ideals and the unifying potential of its marquee event, it must confront the divisiveness the United States is sowing.

The Club World Cup is seen by many as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup host - so what have we learned now it's over?

Applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup open Sept. 10, FIFA said Tuesday. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11.

With the quadrennial tournament set to begin on June 11 with the United States, Mexico and Canada all hosting together, the ticket application will officially begin on Sept. 10. FIFA announced the date on Tuesday, while adding that tickets would be released in phases due to the anticipated high volume of interest.

Football governing body says ticket sales will be released in phases with the process kicking off on September 10.

The United States will play Venezuela and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.

Fans from all over the world traveled to the United States to see the FIFA Club World Cup unfold, but crowds varied throughout the tournament.

Chelsea players were very confused by the United States president's actions following their historic FIFA Club World Cup victory.

The Club World Cup, which is entering the quarterfinals this weekend, has served as a tune-up for the United States which, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 World Cup with seven games being played at Gillette Stadium.

AJ Dybantsa led the way as the United States earned a 108-102 win over Canada in the Quarterfinals of the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland. Caleb Holt led the way as the United States earned a 120-64 win over New Zealand in the Semifinals of the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland.