New rules have been introduced ahead of the biggest World Cup ever.

How do the European playoffs for the 2026 World Cup work and how can you watch all the games? ESPN has you covered with an all-you-need-to-know explainer.

We'll have 48 teams, supported by 48 passionate fan bases, filling stadiums across three countries – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Plenty of action on the pitch, but we're also in store for the sights and sounds of soccer fans from across the globe.

The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.

Who is trending up? Who is trending down? ESPN look at some major contenders for Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad.

YouTube has made a World Cup deal with FIFA that lets rights-holding broadcasters stream game action live on the video platform that offers global access to young viewers.

The start of the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than three months away. This news cycle for this summer's tournament is in full swing and there is no better place to follow it all than right here at The Athletic.