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Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind

2026 FIFA World Cup this summer – especially for the American co-hosts. There's the hope

Any early shocks? Sutton's World Cup 2026 score predictions - opening group games

Fifa World Cup 2026.** He starts with the scores for the first matches in each group, including the tournament opener between co-hosts

It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next

co-hosts Mexico, Canada and the United States. [![Christian Pulisic #10 and Weston McKennie #8 of the United States celebrate their side's first goal, an own goal by Damian Bobadilla of Paraguay (not pictured

FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch

2026 World Cup – the first edition of the global showpiece tournament to feature 48 teams – will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. US Immigration and Customs

Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye

2026 he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States. The players are to stay several weeks before heading to the World

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, local performers and vibrant fans

2026 tournament alongside the US and Canada, with those North American teams hosting their own opening ceremonies on Friday. Today, the focus is on Mexico's festivities. Ahead of the co-hosts match against South

World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place

World Cup 2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals. Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition

These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

co-hosting the tournament with Mexico and Canada starting in mid-June. [![The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed during the official draw ceremony held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup teams' countries won't have to pay bonds to enter U.S.

hosting some of the World Cup matches this summer.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3435x3435+970+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fc4%2F0a%2Fe84336e84f4b9f702d473d93a5a4%2Fgettyimages-2268319548.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/04/nx-s1-5810626/world-cup-hotels-tourism-bookings-visitors) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Hotels have a big World Cup problem: Bookings are running far below projections](https://www.npr.org

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

co-hosted by his country, Mexico. Known for being a formidable figure in Mexico’s previous World Cup campaigns, Ochoa will retire at the end of the team’s run at the tournament. ![FILE PHOTO

Uneasy neighbours: Can three World Cup hosts put differences aside for a month?

co-hosted World Cup will find three host countries who have endured a tense time. The tournament, which will take place across a sprawling 16 host cities and three countries, comes after a period

'Best Canada team ever' bid to shine at home World Cup

co-host of the 2026 World Cup.** "Canada is often overlooked, we will be fine about that," Canadian football journalist Har Johal told BBC Sport. "We will smile, be polite, and allow the countries down

Italian sports minister dismisses plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

2026 World Cup, which US president Donald Trump’s envoy, Paolo Zampolli, has reportedly proposed to Fifa, is firstly not possible, and secondly not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes

Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 tournament marks its fourth straight World Cup qualification. Trump, however, has sent mixed messages about Iran’s presence at the World Cup, suggesting at times that Iran should sit out the tournament. At other

Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?

co-hosts first game against Paraguay, Sid Lowe sat down with head US coach Mauricio Pochettino. [They discuss his strange path](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/10/mauricio-pochettino-no-one-sees-the-usa-as-a-contender-but-why-not) to managing the US – and how far the former Tottenham manager

Dublin-born Cape Verde star recruited on LinkedIn gets World Cup chance

2026 World Cup](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/875/cpsprodpb/ee62/live/d2397240-5e54-11f1-a8d1-c3a6936cb189.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Cape Verde are looking to become the first African team since Ghana in 2006 to reach the knockout stages in their maiden World Cup

A World Cup guide for new football fans

hosted by three countries - Mexico, Canada and the United States. The opening match will be played in Mexico City on 11 June. And the final is in the US state of New Jersey

How the FA helped US Soccer build its new home

co-hosting of this summer's expanded World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada, even if much of the build-up has been overshadowed by concerns over the unprecedented costs to fans, and various security issues

Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever

co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, being in the midst of an epic trade war. Indeed, in the period in between the opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca, and the final in New Jersey

The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet

2026 World Cup is by far the costliest at $3.8bn, a figure that includes all operational costs and prize money. Infantino is expected to stand unopposed for a third full term as Fifa president