As it happened: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw sets the stage for summer’s tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump ...
The New York Times

World Cup 2026, 200 days to go: What still needs to be sorted?

The 2026 World Cup is within touching distance but there's work to do yet Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images This is an updated version of this article, published with one year to go until the ...
CBS News

U.S. cities will see big tourism boost from World Cup, analysis predicts

Soccer fans traveling to the U.S. to watch the 2026 World Cup being held in North America will drive tourism spending in 11 host cities and provide a substantial boost to local economies, according to ...
The New York Times

World Cup draw: What are the possible groups? Which teams are in which pots? How tough can they be?

FIFA has confirmed the pots for the 2026 World Cup meaning we now have the clearest idea yet of how the group stages could look at next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The ...
USA Today

What is the world's largest city? It just changed, UN says.

Jakarta is now the world's largest city by population. The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is home to nearly 42 million, according to a new report from the United Nations, making it the most densely ...
NPR

Trump uses 'Third World' in a social media post. What's up with that term?

The term "Third World" is making headlines. Last week, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that immigrants from poor nations are a burden on the United States. "I will permanently pause ...