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.

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.

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.

USA coach Ciara Crinion discusses their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup ambitions and if her squad can be the country's first to raise the trophy.

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

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,

Spain outlasted Argentina 1-0 on Sunday to win its second World Cup. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute.

Mia Hamm is one of the most influential figures in United States soccer history. The 54-year-old infamously led the 1999 U.S. Women’s soccer team to gold at the World Cup, with Team USA winning the entire thing while hosting the women’s tournament for ...

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.

After so many Premier League superstars shone at the 2026 World Cup this summer, who will continue that momentum and dominate the Premier League?