U.S. Player Fractures Spine, Counterfeit Jerseys Crackdown: 2026 FIFA World Cup Live Updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June — and HuffPost will be live-blogging every twist, turn and controversy from the buildup through the final of what’s widely shaping up to be the most political soccer tournament of all time.

Will you be able to tailgate World Cup games at the Hard Rock Stadium?

Though Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, does allow tailgating, no specific guidance has been issued for tailgating 2026 World Cup matches.

FIFA World Cup parking in LA could cost you $100 but this under $5 hack beats the soccer chaos

Los Angeles is gearing up for World Cup madness — but if you’re planning to drive to and park at the games, brace yourself. With eight matches scheduled for SoFi Stadium from June 12 to July 10,

Big-city politicians are starting to worry about the World Cup

Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House Task Force on the World Cup, is flanked by Rep. Darren LaHood (R-Ill.) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) during a meeting at the White House last year. | Francis Chung/POLITICO

How your MTA commute could be affected in NYC during the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup will be taking over the NYC region this summer, affecting locals across all five boroughs, particularly in terms of transit. Officials are expecting over 1.2 million fans to be in the area for the event,

KC World Cup organizers run full-scale emergency drill: ‘We will be ready’

Kansas City police and regional partners held a large full-scale emergency drill at the World War I Museum and Memorial ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in June and July. Here’s why.

Subaru Park in Chester prepares to host Ivory Coast for FIFA World Cup training site

Chester will be stepping into the global spotlight during the FIFA World Cup as Subaru Park prepares to host the Côte d'Ivoire.