After a lackluster year for tourism, the U.S. is likely to see a jump in international visitors for the 2026 World Cup, economists say.

The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Here's what to know.

Coming off their first winless tour of Europe since 1958 and losers of 10 of their 15 matches this year, things won’t get any easier for the Wallabies to start the 2026 season.

We can now fully assess all the possibilities for what the U.S.'s World Cup group could look like next summer. Buckle up

FIFA said Tuesday the top four teams in the latest men’s rankings will, if they finish top of their respective round-robin groups, avoid each other until the semifinals of the World Cup.

With the Dec. 5 draw in Washington D.C., 42 teams have qualified for next summer's World Cup in North America, with four countries set to make their debut on the big stage. Cape Verde (Africa), Curaçao (Concacaf), Jordan (Asia) and Uzbekistan (Asia) have already booked their spots, with Curaçao becoming the smallest country to ever qualify.

Former World Cup and Champions League coach Åge Hareide is being treated for brain cancer. Hareide’s son, Bendik, told Norwegian broadcaster NRK on Monday his 72-year-old father has undergone radiation and chemotherapy treatment though was able to travel to Milan last week to see Norway qualify for the World Cup.

England will face tournament debutants Italy at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup while defending champions India and Pakistan will renew their rivalry in the group stage.