FIFA World Cup 2026

Security at the FIFA World Cup is a top priority for U.S. law enforcement, with the massive scale presenting challenges that include the threat from drones and the risk of lone-wolf attacks.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal settled for a surprising 1-1 against the Congo on Wednesday.

Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, of Mexico was federally charged on June 15 with operating a drone in a temporary flight restricted zone and illegal reentry by a removed alien.

Soccer fever is everywhere for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but so are the scammers.

New York City is a popular destination during the FIFA World Cup. And Times Square is a popular place for fans to relax or have some fun.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick while moving into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list Tuesday night, sending defending champion Argentina to a dominant 3–0 victory over Algeria in its group-stage opener.

Three groups of the initial group stage are in a four-way tie after one game.

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7–1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation.

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no outward sign that this desolate, trash-strewn parking lot in New Jersey would soon become one of the priciest stretches of asphalt in the tri-state area.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off on Thursday. On Sunday, Australia and Turkey opened the day’s action early with their match in Vancouver, followed by several more matches.

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1–0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.

Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3–0 halftime lead—the team's largest in any World Cup game.

Countless watch parties and fan fest events are taking place as Team USA prepares to play Team Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

On Friday, Team USA takes on Paraguay in its World Cup opener at Los Angeles Stadium.

Team USA has advanced past the group stage in its last three World Cup appearances but has failed to reach the quarter-finals since 1930.

This win marks the first time since 1930 when USA has advanced with one game left to go in the group stage.

NTD sits down with Mike Leon to discuss the hype around the World Cup.

Mexico have become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup.

NTD asks if the United States is truly ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? We discussed the issue with Santiago Vidal Calvo, policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute.

Security at the FIFA World Cup is a top priority for U.S. law enforcement, with the massive scale presenting challenges that include the threat from drones and the risk of lone-wolf attacks.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal settled for a surprising 1-1 against the Congo on Wednesday.

Lorenzo Rojas-Martinez, 37, of Mexico was federally charged on June 15 with operating a drone in a temporary flight restricted zone and illegal reentry by a removed alien.

Soccer fever is everywhere for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but so are the scammers.

New York City is a popular destination during the FIFA World Cup. And Times Square is a popular place for fans to relax or have some fun.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick while moving into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list Tuesday night, sending defending champion Argentina to a dominant 3–0 victory over Algeria in its group-stage opener.

Three groups of the initial group stage are in a four-way tie after one game.

Germany began their World Cup campaign with a thumping 7–1 victory over debutants Curacao on Sunday in a match where history was made on several fronts and the one-sided result could not overshadow the occasion for the island nation.

Days before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there was no outward sign that this desolate, trash-strewn parking lot in New Jersey would soon become one of the priciest stretches of asphalt in the tri-state area.

The 2026 World Cup kicked off on Thursday. On Sunday, Australia and Turkey opened the day’s action early with their match in Vancouver, followed by several more matches.

John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1–0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.

Vinícius Júnior scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute, giving five-time champion Brazil a 1-1 draw against Morocco on Saturday in a pulsating, high-profile group match at the World Cup.

Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar first-half playmaking performance for the Americans, who enthralled their Southern California fans with an aggressive attack while streaking to a 3–0 halftime lead—the team's largest in any World Cup game.

Countless watch parties and fan fest events are taking place as Team USA prepares to play Team Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

On Friday, Team USA takes on Paraguay in its World Cup opener at Los Angeles Stadium.

Team USA has advanced past the group stage in its last three World Cup appearances but has failed to reach the quarter-finals since 1930.