The group stage will be played across the first 17 days of the tournament before the expanded knockout rounds begin. The biggest historic change for 2026 is the expansion from 32 teams to 48 teams.

During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. By Christina Goldbaum and Raja Abdulrahim ...

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During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories. By Christina Goldbaum and Raja Abdulrahim Masha ...

July 1 (UPI) -- Three people died of asphyxiation in Mexico City as about a million people flooded the streets to celebrate Mexico's 2-0 World Cup win over Ecuador. July 1 (UPI) -- Five people died ...

From sports bar watch parties and rooftop screenings to immersive fan zones and food-driven activations, Long Angeles brings the tournament atmosphere to life in every corner of the city. Adidas ...

Thousands of low-income New Yorkers are among the first to feel the impacts of the "Big Beautiful Bill." by Alana Semuels by Philip Elliott Allison Robbert—The Washington Post/Getty Images) by Connor ...

July 1, 2026 • Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis ...

Messi is now the all-time World Cup goal scorer - Mbappé is not far behind Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions ...