FIFA World Cup 2026
USA · Canada · Mexico
The trophy
FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy — the most prestigious award in international football.
Maple · Official mascot
Official mascot of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Host cities
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted across 8 cities: New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Mexico City
- Toronto
- Dallas
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Seattle
WC news
Several European nations threaten to boycott the
Major European football federations may not participate in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in disagreement with an investment project led by Gianni Infantino, potentially upsetting the balance of world football.
UEFA and FIFA conflict: the battle over
UEFA and FIFA are now engaged in a legal dispute over the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which would have allowed private investors to acquire shares in the World Cup. After political tensions, the dispute is now settled in court.
FIFA and UEFA towards reconciliation before the FIFA World Cup
According to various sources, UEFA should abandon its boycott of FIFA on the occasion of the Women's U20 World Cup. This decision, if confirmed, would be an important step towards easing tensions between the two major bodies of world football. The reasons for the boycott related to disputes over football governance, particularly over the World Cup and the international calendar. The announced end of this dispute could favour the share...
Angel Di Maria criticizes FIFA's sanction against
Argentine striker Angel Di Maria reacted to FIFA's recent sanction against some players in Argentina's squad regarding the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He considers this decision to be excessive.
Samuel Eto'o supports Infantino's plan to sell a
Former Cameroonian international striker and African football icon Samuel Eto'o expressed his support in public to FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his proposal to privatize part of the commercial rights of the World Cup. Eto'o believes that this initiative, which arouses a lot of criticism, is not a mistake and could offer new economic prospects to the competition.
Real Madrid ready to give up a frame to make room for Rodri,
Real Madrid's interest in Rodri, who was named Ballon d 'Or at the last World Cup, is becoming clear. Under the impetus of Florentino Pérez, the Madrid club plans to make a major move in the transfer market and could sacrifice one of its executives in order to attract the Manchester City playing master, also coveted by Manchester United.
Rebecca Lowe returns to the Premier League after
Star journalist Rebecca Lowe returns to her role as NBC Premier League anchor, having covered the 2026 World Cup brilliantly. His return marks a highlight in the English football media season.
Ivan Toney (England) accused of assault after a
Ivan Toney, an English international striker from Brentford and currently at Al Ahli, was charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub in December 2025. The player, who participated in the 2026 World Cup with England, will appear in court on September 24.
The President of CONCACAF invites Gianni Infantino not to
CONCACAF boss asks FIFA President Gianni Infantino to skip a youth football tournament, while the world body is in the grip of a serious governance crisis.
Paredes suspended ten matches after a fight during the
Paredes, an Argentinian player, is suspended for ten matches following a fight during the World Cup. The decision, announced by the competent bodies, revives the debate on the severity of disciplinary sanctions in international competition.
World Cup: heavy suspensions and fines for
Following a busted brawl during a World Cup match, several of Argentina's star players faced significant disciplinary sanctions, including suspensions and heavy fines, marking a turning point in the sanctions policy around the tournament.
Uruguay appoints Diego Forlan as coach after a
Following a disappointing global campaign, Uruguay announced the appointment of Diego Forlan as the new coach of the national team, hoping to revive the country's ambitions for the next international competitions.
Newcastle joins its Premier League rivals in the
According to Yahoo Sports, Newcastle United joined several Premier League clubs in the race for a defender valued at £30m, spotted during the World Cup. A file to follow during the summer transfer window.
MLS: Lionel Messi's first goal after the World Cup
In an intense duel at Subaru Park, Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Inter Miami after the 2026 World Cup. Despite this achievement, his team could not avoid the draw against Philadelphia Union (2-2), which stopped his streak of four consecutive wins.
"Not useful": the head of English arbitration
Folarin Balogun had his red card suspended after an alleged call from the White House to FIFA. Howard Webb, Director of the PGMOL, deplores this external pressure and is concerned about the consequences on the integrity of the sport.
FIFA fines AFA $321,000 and suspends
Following incidents at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA fined the AFA $321,000 and suspended players, according to The News Mill.
Rodri, just crowned world champion, wishes
According to several Spanish sources, Rodri, newly crowned world champion, aims to return to Spain this summer and aims for a transfer to Real Madrid. Eager to take the next step in his career, the midfielder reportedly declined offers to extend his contract with Manchester City, where he is currently playing. The decision could upset the next summer transfer window if the Madrid giant responds favorably to the player's interest.
De Zerbi greets Tonali: “A leader in Tottenham, lessons
Italian technician Roberto De Zerbi spoke about Sandro Tonali's growing role at Tottenham, seeing him as a true leader. De Zerbi also suggested that the young midfielder could learn from Argentina's performance at the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Arsenal restarts track for Aston Villa defender
Arsenal returns to the charge for Ezri Konsa, defender of Aston Villa, after a first insufficient offer. The London club is looking to strengthen its defence after its successful recruitment of Bruno Guimaraes and is also exploring an unexpected track on the side of Tottenham with Cristian Romero.
Report accuses FIFA of owing cities millions
A report reveals that FIFA owes several million to the cities hosting the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The question now arises about a possible intervention by Donald Trump to support these cities in their financial claims.