The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost over, and it will be the most ambitious tournament yet. For the first time in history, this edition will open with three spectacular ceremonies, one ...

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 ...

At a security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Asian military leaders how they could get to “the front of the line” for U.S. assistance. By Damien Cave and Chris Buckley ...

So you know what is happening each day during the 2026 men’s World Cup, we have created this very handy article. MORE — World Cup base camps for every team | 2026 World Cup hub | 2026 World Cup venues ...

The world’s biggest sporting event continues into the knockout rounds. It’s time to print out and fill out your bracket for the FIFA Men’s World Cup and show how well you know the beautiful game. Or ...

The 2026 World Cup will be scrutinized across the globe, including from Vatican City. Pope Leo XIV, an avid sports follower, published a message on social media about the tournament in North America ...

Are you happy? It’s a deceptively simple question, but for me, at least, a difficult one to answer. Another tough question: Why is it so hard to be happy for so many? Despite a culture full of ...

The biggest group stage om World Cup in history is over. Of the 104 matches across 38 days in 16 host cities in three countries that started the tournament only 32 matches remain before the world ...

The full schedule for the 2026 World Cup is a thing of beauty, with the kick off times, dates and venues for all 104 games sorted and listed below. Here you will find where each team will play across ...

“It sounds very Mamdani of him,” said Democratic Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith of Orlando, referring to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Garrett Shanley is a correspondent for the Times/Herald ...

“Given the unique nature of the World Cup and the once-in-a-generation opportunity for New York City to serve as a host city, the mayor will attend select matches at [MetLife Stadium] in his official ...

RANT AND RAVE Rant to kids who are old enough to know better — and adults — whizzing around on scooters and bikes and aren’t considerate of others on sidewalks and trails. Several times recently, my ...