We are officially one year away from the FIFA World Cup, the world's largest sporting event, kicking off in our back yard.Eight matches will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey,

The countdown is on. With one year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, countdown clocks were unveiled in the 16 host cities, with things kicking off in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. That moment will make the stadium the first ever to host three opening matches in World Cup history.

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the FIFA World Cup will feature 104 games across 16 cities in North America, with 11 cities in the United States.

World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off a year from today on June 11, 2026. DALLAS - The countdown is on to the 2026 World Cup, when nine matches will be played in North Texas. On Wednesday, DFW Airport unveiled an actual countdown clock in Terminal D that shows exactly when the global soccer event starts down to the second.

With the FIFA World Cup coming to North Texas in 2026, excitement is building among soccer fans eager to secure their seats. Excitement is building among criminals as well, who will be on the lookout to scam those unfamiliar with the FIFA ticket-buying process, including resales.

The congested stretch from Boston to Washington, D.C., already is beleaguered by breakdowns and spotty service.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey highlighted the benefits of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at an event at Boston University.

Brazil have won the most World Cup trophies of any international federation with five. They haven't won, however, since 2002, which was also the last time they finished third or b