Why the carbon footprint of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be double that of the Qatar World Cup.

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. In previous World Cup tournaments, 32 teams participated. For the first time ever, now 48 teams compete, including first timers Cape Verde ...

New York New Jersey was hosting its penultimate match of the tournament, with the next fixture being the 19 July final. Norway stand now just two matches from reaching that decider, having downed Brazil in the Round of 16, on the back of Erling Haaland’s ...

England coach Thomas Tuchel says there is total confusion over the disciplinary process after Fifa's shock decision not to ban Folarin Balogun.

But after the match, many fans watching this World Cup Round of 16 game remembered something important: Egypt had a goal overturned during this match, in what many considered to be shocking fashion. With Egypt leading 1-0,

Folarin Balogun's red card resulted from VAR protocol violations, says an expert referee, with similar tackles going unpunished throughout the World Cup.

The decision to effectively overturn the red card shown to United States forward Florian Balogun's leaves many unanswered questions.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup set a record well before the first qualifying match occurred. Prior to the tournament, FIFA decided soccer's biggest global event needed to be even bigger. There will be a record 48 teams playing during the group stage of the 2026 ...