The world’s most remote FIFA World Cup final watch parties
Jul 18, 2026, 05:00 AM ET The FIFA World Cup final is the most-watched sporting event in the world. An estimated 1.5 billion people watched…
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Gianni Infantino says FIFA will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup
Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the…
FIFA denies ball hit wire in England’s first goal vs. Norway
Jul 11, 2026, 07:20 PM ET FIFA stated there is “no evidence” the ball struck an overhead wire before England’s equalizing goal against Norway in…
2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features
Jul 10, 2026, 07:04 PM ET Check out all the fixtures, features and results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico…
Nobody benefits from FIFA letting Balogun off the hook — not even the USMNT
The United States men’s national team has had a big win without even kicking a ball. But Folarin Balogun’s suspension reprieve, which allows him to…
USMNT’s Folarin Balogun has red card suspended by FIFA, available to face Belgium
FIFA has suspended the red card U.S. striker Folarin Balogun received in the team’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina, making him available to face Belgium in the…
Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cup kit clashes
Sam BordenJun 23, 2026, 04:00 AM ET Close Sam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Within minutes of kickoff in the U.S.…
Why every round-of-32 team will, won’t win FIFA World Cup
Bill ConnellyJun 22, 2026, 07:33 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been…
In FIFA World Cup’s milestone 1,000th match, Japan arise to make history of their own
Jun 21, 2026, 02:17 AM ET MONTERREY, Mexico — Just prior to Saturday evening’s match at Estadio Monterrey, exactly 999 matches had taken place at…
Where has Infantino been? FIFA president’s epic World Cup tour
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a ubiquitous sight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far, popping up across all three host countries during…