Saudi Arabia and Qatar's opponents have complained about advantages the two countries had in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and Kansas City will host a massive fan festival on the National WWI Museum and Memorial lawn. Read on for a first look.

City leaders and transportation officials are racing against the clock to finalize a plan that will move tens of thousands of people efficiently across the Kansas City metro each day

Kansas City has some big hurdles to clear before hosting the World Cup in 2026. Funding gaps have slowed big projects like the South Loop park over I-670, even as leaders scramble for federal loans. Moving fans will also be tough, with KC needing to lease over 200 buses since light rail dreams to the airport still remain unfulfilled.

Saudi Arabia's efforts to make waves in the sporting world look set to continue when the wealthy Gulf nation hosts the 2034 World Cup. But a football stadium 350 metres off the ground seems ambitious even for them following the viral emergence of concept designs for a brand new venue dubbed the NEOM Stadium.

Kansas City will host six games during the 2026 World Cup, but its fan fest will be a staple throughout the competition next summer

The host committee, Boston 26, has laid the groundwork for an event of this magnitude, but now warn they may have to scale back key components unless the state steps up funding.

PHILADELPHIA - The second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26 is now open, offering fans another chance to secure their seats. The Early Ticket Draw is open through Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. ET. Fans must enter at FIFA.com/tickets, even if they participated in the Visa Presale Draw.

FIFA added another personal link to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday by appointing his daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million education project part-funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales.