Wednesday, June 10, 2026

FIFA

Jun 5, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Peru midfielder Alfonso Barca (2) battles for possession against Haiti forward Wilson Isidor (18) during the first half at Nu Stadium

The Expanded 48-Team World Cup Will Be Nearly Unrecognizable

Expect more conservative soccer and a less-thrilling group stage.
June 10, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Netherlands Training - KC Current Training Facility, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 10, 2026 Netherlands' Mark Flekken during training

World Cup Kicks Off With Heat Wave in U.S.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 80s on Saturday at MetLife Stadium.
June 10, 2026

FIFA Ramps Up World Cup Ticket Giveaways

The strategy allows FIFA to move tickets while still making money.
June 9, 2026
Jun 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of external signage during a tour of Kansas City Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

U.S. Hotels Still Struggling to Fill Rooms As World Cup Approaches

“Aspirational buyers are finding it hard to pay up.”
June 9, 2026