The prelude to the 2026 World Cup has been marred by ticketing controversy and angst. Here's a comprehensive guide to the saga

Donald Trump thought he’d miss out on the chance to stride the globe’s biggest sporting stage, lamenting in 2018, when the US won the right to co-host this year’s World Cup finals, that “I won’t be here” owing to presidential term limits.

The ticket prices have also been increased for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, and FIFA has been criticised for it.

While the FIFA World Cup is celebrated for iconic goals and unforgettable performances, football's showpiece event has also witnessed its fair share of controversies over the years.

The wait is over for the biggest World Cup ever with 48 teams, 104 matches, three host nations and a slew of questions and controversies swirling around the highly scrutinized event that will last for nearly six weeks.

FIFA's 2026 World Cup faces entry bans and ticket price backlash while its Avalanche-powered blockchain, fan tokens, and Kraken partnership face their

From Donald Trump’s involvement to fans shut out, a look at the politics, on-the-pitch predictions and more from the biggest tournament yet for the beautiful game

Kaishū Sano was arrested in Tokyo alongside two other men in 2024 after a woman claimed the trio had sexually assaulted her

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off