Arlington is preparing to host nine matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — more than any other city. Officials are using past event experience to ensure safety and a strong fan experience. The tournament is expected to bring $2 billion in economic impact to North Texas.

FIFA World Cup is a year away. Here is what to know about the biggest soccer tournament in the world coming to North America.

Check out this article for a complete list of World Cup Qualifier games, including a breakdown of match dates and times by confederation.

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.

Think of the World Cup as a big dinner party. Only instead of asking over family, neighbors and some folks from the office, the whole planet has been invited.

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.

It’s official. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium in one year. Is NJ ready to be global hub for soccer?

We are officially one year away from the FIFA World Cup​, the world's largest sporting event, kicking off in our back yard.

A year from the largest World Cup ever, there has been no announcement on general ticket sales, prices for most seats, location of a draw and security arrangements as FIFA mostly avoids disclosing details of an event set for 16 stadiums across the United States,

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.

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.