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From the rise of global superstars to the cultural impact of international fans, the 2026 World Cup left a complex legacy of record-breaking performances and controversial officiating decisions across the host nations
The end of a World Cup campaign often marks a turning point for older international players, and The Guardian Football has highlighted a group of names who have chosen to close that chapter after the 2026 tournament…
Telemundo, the Spanish-language broadcaster, has won over millions of US viewers with its energetic commentary during the 2026 World Cup, even among fans who don't speak Spanish.
The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 format gives South Asian hockey fans a new tournament map and a benchmark for Pakistan hockey revival.
The United States’ second turn as a men’s World Cup host produced a mixed but largely positive verdict, with the strongest marks going to atmosphere inside the stadiums and the weakest to affordability and access for…
The frustration of some Argentina players boils over at the end of the 2026 World Cup final, after the 2022 winners are beaten by Spain in extra
A star-studded halftime performance at the 2026 World Cup final marks a departure from football tradition, raising questions about player welfare and the integrity of the world's most popular sport
A fan’s account in The Guardian Football offers an upbeat view of the World Cup atmosphere across the United States, Mexico and Canada, describing the tournament as a surprisingly joyful summer for host cities. The…
Argentina's run to the World Cup final has included disputed VAR calls, but controversial decisions are not proof of a FIFA conspiracy.
Kevin Lamour’s departure from Fifa marks another turbulent moment for the governing body as Gianni Infantino continues to face fallout from his abandoned plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. The…
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami training 10 days after Argentina's World Cup final defeat, giving the MLS club a timely boost.
FIFA has imposed major suspensions after the Argentina-Spain World Cup final, including a 10-game ban for Leandro Paredes and seven games for Nahuel Molina.
Wayne Rooney rows on New York's Hudson River with Joe Hart and Micah Richards after Norway's World Cup run activates his on-air wager.
Ferran Torres scores the only goal of the game as Spain win their second World
World Cup in NYC offered a chance for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to display progressive messaging on the world
FIFA says football brings the world together, but unhoused people in Atlanta say they felt targeted and completely excluded from the World Cup, describing being pushed out of their community as the city prepared.
PARIS: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has broken attendance and television records, with the enlarged 48-team tournament drawing crowds at a level never seen before in the competition’s history, FIFA president Gianni Infantino…
The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project
Luís Figo has sharply criticised Gianni Infantino and called on the Fifa president to resign after the collapse of a controversial plan linked to the World Cup. In comments reported by The Guardian Football, the former…
Cape Verde's World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha has been officially unveiled as the newest signing for Chilean club Colo-Colo
Argentina’s World Cup journey ended in a bitter 1-0 defeat to Spain, followed by disciplinary scrutiny after heated clashes marred the final minutes of the match in New Jersey
The World Cup final's halftime show, beginning around 3:45 PM ET and airing on Fox, Fox One and Telemundo, is expected to run for an extended set, positioning it to rival the scale of a Super Bowl halftime show.
France say they are still planning to take part in next month’s Under-20 Women’s World Cup, despite a threat from Uefa to boycott Fifa competitions. The position, reported by BBC Sport, sets up a fresh point of tension…
Pakistan have named their 20-member squad for the FIH Men’s World Cup, with chief selector Samiullah Khan saying the team can take confidence from recent results against South Korea and approach the tournament with…