The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with the competition kicking off on June 11. Around half of the 48 teams in the competition have played their first game of the group stage, which now features 12 groups of four teams each.

World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every game on BBC and ITV in the UK - The biggest World Cup ever is set to include 104 games across the US, Canada and Mexico

Simon Kuper writes about all things football for the Financial Times. He tells Christiane Amanpour how problems melt away once World Cup play begins.

ATLANTA - Atlanta returns to the global soccer spotlight Thursday as Czechia and South Africa face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has been temporarily renamed Atlanta Stadium, in the city's second of eight FIFA World Cup matches.

Messi celebrates with fans and team-mates after winning the 2022 World Cup Michael Regan - FIFA/ Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It’s here. Ten years in the making,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the most expensive ever. Eight fans reveal how much they're spending to attend.

Led by star Lionel Messi, a full guide to the 2026 Argentina World Cup squad, with club teams for all 26 players on the national team roster.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has the deepest pool of talent in tournament history, with 48 nations competing this edition. […]

Russia isn't competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's a look at the reason why and whether that'll be lifted in the future.

Full guide to the England national football team, with all 26 players and their club teams represented competing on the 2026 World Cup squad.