Lamine Yamal's Spain and Lionel Messi's Argentina have been placed on opposite sides of the World Cup bracket Luis Robayo and Franck Fife/AFP via Getty Images) Going into the draw for this summer’s ...

Ever wonder how World Cup players get their numbers? There are actually rules and parameters regarding how each of the 26 players on the 48 teams at this summer's soccer extravaganza get assigned the ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11 with 48 countries, three host nations, and the best players in the world all fighting for title. Every player from every team will earn money for playing at ...

Stoppage time can be added on for a whole range of delays during a match Visionhaus/Getty Images As the cliche goes, football is a game of two halves — specifically, two 45-minute halves to make a ...

England's national football team will use a new high-carbohydrate liquid pouch this summer, designed to help cope with the World Cup rigours this summer. The Football Association has meticulously ...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 22: FIFA President Gianni Infantino shows U.S. President Donald Trump the World Cup Trophy in the Oval Office as Vice President JD Vance looks on August 22, 2025 in Washington, ...

The day is finally here! Soccer fans around the globe are gearing up for the kick-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Featuring 48 teams from around the world, the international men’s soccer championship ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Bethany Heitman Contributing Editor The 2026 FIFA World ...

Forget ticket sales and geopolitical tensions. The World Cup might face another hurdle: A years-long decline in drinking. A massive global sporting event should be a celebration for the alcohol ...

Diana Ross missing the target with her penalty. The goal breaking in half anyway. The nice red trouser suit Ross was wearing. Truly, the World Cup opening ceremony is the event that happens before the ...

A flesh‑eating fly thought eradicated decades ago has been found in Texas, its first return to the United States in generations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of New World ...

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