There will be exactly zero World Cup games held within borders of New York state in 2026, so don't let the marketing deceive you. This is New Jersey's show: Home of Bruce Springsteen, pork roll (or Taylor ham), Six Flags Great Adventure, the incandescent light bulb, the famed Jersey Shore and the best damn bagels and pizza in the galaxy.

That was a shocking moment for them, even though Mexico has not yet advanced beyond the quarter-final stage of a World Cup. The last time they hosted, as the sole venue for a 24-team tournament in 1986, a penalty shootout defeat by West Germany in the last eight dashed their dreams of reaching the semis on home soil.

Gamblers are expected to wager $50 billion on the coming World Cup, but signs of betting fatigue are emerging across the U.S.

A member of the Boston Bruins' 2011 championship team who played more than 1,100 NHL games over 17 seasons retired.

Ahead of the Bommarito 500 near St. Louis, IndyCar is releasing a 2026 World Cup promotion where drivers wear firesuits honoring their home countries.

This year's edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The tournament being held in the United States,

The 2026 World Cup group stage is the biggest ever and here you can keep track on the latest standings and how the tables look in all 12 groups.

From how the tournament works to the controversy over ticket prices, here's everything you need to know about the most important event on every soccer fans' calendar.

Opening week for World Cup, Knicks in charge, Vegas back up, Serena returns, wild French Open, Korda on top, Belmont Stakes, more

Our World Cup betting guide tells you where to bet on the 2026 World Cup, gives odds, rosters, schedule, promo offers, and more