Here's what the scene looked like at Sporting Kansas City's practice facility as Lionel Messi and Team Argentina had a training session.

For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, three opening ceremonies across Canada, Mexico and the United States will unite the continent in one shared global celebration The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will open with a landmark celebration across North America,

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

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Fans pack the stands in Mansfield as Czechia hosts its first open World Cup practice at the city's brand-new stadium ahead of their tournament opener.

This year’s World Cup, the biggest ever, may not look quite the same as it has in years past, thanks to more hosts, more teams, and more newcomers.

The 2026 World Cup begins with historic ceremonies across the US, Canada and Mexico, launching a record tournament.

The bill is part of a series of actions taken by the state to allow for greater viewing experiences ahead of world's largest sports tournament.