The 2026 men's World Cup is taking place across Canada, Mexico and the USA with 104 games spread across 39 days.

This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.

Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Cheer Team USA on the big screen, enjoy live music, visit food vendors and soak up the festive atmosphere The cheers erupt as a goal hits the big screen, kids […]

Capital region soccer fans without match tickets will gather at bars and restaurants to catch their favorite teams playing.

Portugal faces Nigeria in an international friendly soccer match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 10, at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Leiria, Portugal — here’s how to watch.

The United States Women’s National Team and Brazil meet again on Tuesday night in Fortaleza, closing out a two-match friendly series between two of the top teams in women’s soccer. MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup: USA national team games,

Making its first World Cup appearance, Curaçao has the unenviable task of facing powerhouse Germany, which will be heavily favored to take three points in its opener. Germany won the World Cup in 2014,