The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

Wales beaten 3-1 by India in their opening Hockey World Cup pool match despite a battling display in Netherlands.

FIFA will release game schedule during draw for intercontinental playoff

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Strategic advisor Samuel Hymes looks back at the 2026 World Cup and forward to what could be a pivotal decade of international sporting events in the United States.

Spain are the FIFA 2026 World Cup champions, winning 1-0 against Lionel Messi's Argentina after extra time. in the final played at the MetLife stadium. The winning goal came in th

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title,

England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the U.S. for the World Cup, sparking a remarkable chain of events that led to him officiating the UEFA Super Cup.