The 2026 World Cup is still months away, but anticipation across North America has already reached fever pitch.

In world soccer, size doesn’t always translate to success. Some nations boast millions, even billions, of people, yet have never seen their flag fly at the FIFA World Cup.

As the dust begins to settle on the penultimate stage of the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, a staggering revelation has emerged — four of the world’s five most populated nations will not feature at next year’s finals.

On the same historic day when Cristiano Ronaldo achieved history with Portugal, Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, continued to rewrite soccer’s record books even at 38.

At 38, Lionel Messi continues to redefine greatness, creating historic moments for Argentina against Puerto Rico and surpassing legends like Neymar and Landon Donovan.

After several years of continuity, FIFA has decided to implement major regulatory changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With just a few months before this eagerly awaited tournament, another significant change is reportedly under consideration, offering national teams fresh perspectives.

While much of the talk has centered on tactics and rotation, there’s another storyline building quietly beneath the surface — one that could see Lionel Messi break an all-time FIFA record if he steps onto the pitch against Puerto Rico.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has spoken about a potential major shift that could impact future editions of the FIFA World Cup.

It’s a plan that has set European soccer alight — and one that leaves Christian Pulisic and his Milan teammates preparing for an extraordinary journey.

The 2026 World Cup ball has been unveiled by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, representing the host nations USA, Canada and Mexico.

Just 9 months ahead of the competition, the price of the tickets for the FIFA 2026 World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium have been revealed.

The absence of top clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Arsenal from the 2025 expanded Club World Cup sparked controversy—prompting FIFA to consider rule changes for 2029.

Prior to the October international break, FIFA has hit a former World Cup host nation with a sanction that could end up jeopardizing its qualification to the tournament.

FIFA has unveiled the official mascots for the 2026 World Cup: Zayu for Mexico, Clutch for the United States, and Maple for Canada.

FIFA is considering a radical expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, doubling the matches to 128 in Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and South America.