Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

ATLANTA (AP) — The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marked the end of the biggest tournament in the competition’s history. At the final whistle in New Jersey on Sunday, a ...
The New York Times

It’s the biggest World Cup but is the gap between best and worst teams smaller than ever?

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha celebrates the draw with Spain Roberto Schmidt More teams, more entertainment. The 2026 World Cup’s expansion to 48 teams has delivered so far, with goals flying in at ...

2026 FIFA World Cup Upsets: What Were The Five Biggest?

Although the higher-ranked teams usually win the soccer World Cup, there are often a few shocks and surprises in FIFA's ...
Travel + Leisure

The World Cup Is About to Take Over the Summer—Here’s Your A-to-Z Guide to Soccer’s Biggest Event

It’s not just soccer’s biggest event—it's the biggest event in sports. When the World Cup kicks off in North America this week, it’ll dwarf the Olympic Games, the World Series, and the Super Bowl ...
USA Today

World Cup mismatches usually aren't that common. They are in 2026.

For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA expanded the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. The expansion allows more nations to enter the event, but it also means there are more matches between disparate teams. In ...
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Confidence may be KC's biggest World Cup win

Kansas City is coming out on top of several key World Cup statistics, but KC2026 chief executive Pam Kramer says the broader ...