Looking back, 80 nations have been involved in World Cups since the very first one in 1930. The highest number of post-World War II debutants at the tournament was six at the 2006 event in Germany.

The event will break records in terms of attendance, viewing figures and revenue; there is also uncertainty and apprehension ...

Fox Sports broadcaster and former Dynamo player Stu Holden talked with the Chronicle about the World Cup coming to Houston, the growth of soccer and more.

In 2022, the government requested the international community adopt the spelling "Türkiye" instead of "Turkey." President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decree aimed to better represent Turkish culture and ...

How a collection of London pigeons and Galápagos mockingbirds provided the receipts for Darwin’s biggest ideas.

Overall, 104 matches will be played at the 2026 World Cup, an extraordinary 62% increase on the 64 games played in 2022. The ...

Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Compare the prediction market odds from Kalshi & Polymarket alongside our expert ...

Two related shifts show up here. First, souvenirs are becoming edible, design-led, and actually display-worthy. Booking.com says 68% are considering bringing back “shelf-ie” souvenirs, and 54% fear ...

Belgian adventurer Koan Darras is preparing to enter the record books later in 2026 by kitesurfing across the Atlantic Ocean ...

The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. They will begin their service in September. Sister Bair is a temple worker and former stake Young ...

Fall River Day of Portugal celebration returns June 12-14 with a star-studded lineup and plenty of cultural activities and ethnic foods.