2026 World Cup faces empty seats. It’s not a new problem

Organizers have for years struggled to sell out stadiums for soccer's biggest competition.
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Trump’s World Cup plans revealed, but a major problem threatens the tournament

President Donald Trump is leading US preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but strict travel restrictions are frustrating ...

Seven of the biggest controversies at the 2026 World Cup

Anyone who has so much as glanced at the news or scrolled through social media will be aware of the problems plaguing the ...

On the Eve of the World Cup, U.S. Immigration Policy Turns Some Away

Some fans and participants hoping to enter the United States for the World Cup have complained that restrictive immigration ...

‘We're going to need a bigger boat’: New Jersey prepares for Amtrak meltdowns during World Cup

A recent series of fires and electrical problems at New York Penn Station have transit leaders on edge.

Your guide to the largest World Cup in history … with the largest amount of problems

That’s no doubt the thought, in one of the seven languages he speaks, coursing through Gianni Infantino’s head Wednesday as ...

FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the ...

Nike instructs federations to steam World Cup jerseys to fix shoulder seam issue

After acknowledging an issue with bulging shoulders in the shirts’ March debut, the company offered a solution that comes down to different treatment ...

Government officials, advocates concerned about rise in gambling ads during World Cup

The stage is set for Toronto's turn as FIFA World Cup host, and some government officials and advocates worry that the major ...