FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
FIFA scraps plan to sell World Cup stake to private investors following backlash, Infantino says
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA is now scrapping plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors following global criticism.
FIFA studies expanding 2030 World Cup to 64 teams: Reuters
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA is studying whether to expand the 2030 men's World Cup from 48 to 64 teams, according to a document reviewed by Reuters, as the tournament prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
FIFA World Cup: UEFA says it will boycott tournament over $20 billion investor plan
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
UEFA, the Union of European Football Association, says it will boycott the FIFA World Cup if plans to sell a stake in the tournament go through.
CBP officers seize nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup items at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston seized nearly 20,000 counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise.
Downtown San Jose hosts one million visitors over the course of the World Cup games
After all the World Cup celebrations have been wrapped, the flags put away and the confetti cleaned up, the city of San Jose still has reason to celebrate: over the six weeks of games, one million people visited the city’s downtown.
After all the World Cup celebrations have been wrapped, the flags put away and the confetti cleaned up, the city of San Jose still has reason to celebrate: over the six weeks of games, one million people visited the city’s downtown.
World Cup's soundtrack: the music moments that stood out
Beyond the goals and glory, the World Cup delivered a global music spectacle. Tomás Mier, a music journalist and author of the book 'Madonna: Into the Groove' breaks down the performances that made an impact, and how music continues to shape the world’s biggest sporting event.
Beyond the goals and glory, the World Cup delivered a global music spectacle. Tomás Mier, a music journalist and author of the book 'Madonna: Into the Groove' breaks down the performances that made an impact, and how music continues to shape the world’s biggest sporting event.
CrossFit Games held in San Jose has brought out hundreds of athletes
Athletes, including 71-year-old Silvana Volpe, are competing at the Convention Center and SAP Center this week for the CrossFit Games in San Jose. Officials say that the World Cups brought millions of dollars to the city, and hopes the CrossFit games have an impact too.
Athletes, including 71-year-old Silvana Volpe, are competing at the Convention Center and SAP Center this week for the CrossFit Games in San Jose. Officials say that the World Cups brought millions of dollars to the city, and hopes the CrossFit games have an impact too.
IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.
Boost for Bay Area business following World Cup buzz
The World Cup created boosts in business for several South Bay establishments. The impact of the hundreds of thousands of fans that came to watch matches was an influx in business and exceeded the expectations of owners.
The World Cup created boosts in business for several South Bay establishments. The impact of the hundreds of thousands of fans that came to watch matches was an influx in business and exceeded the expectations of owners.
2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1 -0. Now the world will have to wait four more years for the next World Cup in 2030 which will span across three continents and six countries
President Trump presents World Cup to Spain
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
As the president of one of the tournament’s host nations, Trump was there Sunday to help deliver soccer’s greatest prize to Spain.
Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
The race for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goal scorer came down to the final weekend.
World Cup final: How much money does the winning team get?
On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will celebrate their World Cup win with the hoisting of the trophy and a championship ring for each player. The winning team will also get a massive payout.
On Sunday, either Spain or Argentina will celebrate their World Cup win with the hoisting of the trophy and a championship ring for each player. The winning team will also get a massive payout.
How to watch today’s World Cup Final: Sunday, July 19 - Spain vs Argentina
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the FIFA World Cup Final is here with Spain taking on Argentina for the Championship.
After 39 days, 72 group stage matches, the Round of 32, the Round of 16, the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and third-place Bronze match, the FIFA World Cup Final is here with Spain taking on Argentina for the Championship.
Will Canada wildfire smoke affect FIFA World Cup Final match?
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada has spread into portions of the Midwest and Northeast, creating hazy skies and poor air quality from Chicago to New York City.
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada has spread into portions of the Midwest and Northeast, creating hazy skies and poor air quality from Chicago to New York City.
How to watch today’s World Cup Bronze Final: Saturday, July 18 - France vs England
The FIFA World Cup Bronze Final takes place today between France and England on the pitch at Miami Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup Bronze Final takes place today between France and England on the pitch at Miami Stadium.
World Cup games spark record-breaking VTA ridership
The VTA released new data showing that the top ten all-time major events at Levi's Stadium that had the highest single day ridership for the agency. At the top of this list were the World Cup matches.
The VTA released new data showing that the top ten all-time major events at Levi's Stadium that had the highest single day ridership for the agency. At the top of this list were the World Cup matches.
World Cup matches shatter VTA's transit records, outpacing Super Bowl LX
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) recorded its highest-ever light rail ridership during the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi's Stadium.
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) recorded its highest-ever light rail ridership during the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi's Stadium.
Fans gather at San Francisco English pub for England-Argentina game
World Cup fans flocked to Mad Dog in the Fog, an English pub in San Francisco, as England took on Argentina in the semifinals.
World Cup fans flocked to Mad Dog in the Fog, an English pub in San Francisco, as England took on Argentina in the semifinals.