The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, which means scammers are out in force. Fake tickets, fake streaming sites, crypto traps, scam betting apps, and more are all targeting eager fans. Here's how to avoid them.

Haitians launched petitions from Paris to Florida demanding review and suspension of officials after controversial calls in Haiti’s World Cup opener against Scotland in Boston.

World Cup fans from Europe and Japan are falling in love with American comfort food, hospitality, and culture as they explore the South in 2026.

World Cup fans think Australian referee Shaun Evans might have done a gesture associated with white power or a prank.

Everything about the 2026 World Cup is bigger and different, and the stadium in Toronto is no exception. Upgrades to the home of Toronto FC of the MLS and the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts were a part of $100-million renovation project that includes an additional 17,

VAR has changed how soccer is officiated and it has new powers at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the video review system works.

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to talk Pico Lopes' World Cup debut, Bradley's misgivings about Josh O'Dwyer's call-up into the Ireland senior squad, the latest League of Ireland action and much more.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City this afternoon, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for the next six weeks. Get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

The 2026 World Cup will be no different, but there are a few rule changes this time around that are worth watching. A yellow card is a warning. A rough foul, time wasting, arguing with officials or other infractions can draw a yellow card.