The FIFA World Cup, often called the World Cup, is an international association football competition among the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.

3 days ago · The countdown is on! Today, 27 January 2025, marks 500 days until the groundbreaking FIFA World Cup 26™ gets under way at the Estadio Azteca Mexico City on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

3 days ago · The FIFA World Cup 2026 begins in 500 days. FIFA expects 5 million fans to attend matches, with 6 billion people worldwide watching. What to know

2 days ago · The biggest World Cup in history will start to take shape in 2025, with a slate of qualifying matches taking place in March, June, September and November.

The match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™ has been revealed. The biggest-ever edition of the global showpiece will see 104 games featuring 48 teams played across 16 host cities in three ...

4 days ago · Everything you need to know about the 2026 men's World Cup - from how many teams will play to the stadiums that will be used

Dec 13, 2024 · 2026 World Cup takes place across United States, Canada and Mexico; 48 teams will compete in expanded tournament; Thomas Tuchel hoping to lead England to finals; European World Cup...

Follow all the latest FIFA World Cup football news, fixtures, stats, and more on ESPN.

Jan 23, 2025 · The World Cup in (soccer) is a quadrennial tournament of 32 men’s national teams that is organized by the (FIFA). It determines the sport’s men’s world champion. It is likely the most popular sporting event in the world, drawing billions of television viewers every tournament.

The FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar was the first edition of the tournament to be hosted in the Middle East and the most geographically compact since the inaugural installment in 1930. The finals...