USMNT captain Christian Pulisic sparked debate after mimicking Donald Trump's signature double-fist-pump dance following a goal.

Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, has reportedly been denied a US visa during FIFA World Cup 2026 and remains in Mexico City after attending the opening match. Rajoub called the situation unfair,

MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday “if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong.” FIFA priced tickets starting at $140 for the 48-nation,

Africa's football spirit meets the 2026 World Cup buzz, controversy, and opportunities. The tournament is a landmark moment for African football, coming four years after Morocco became the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final at the Qatar edition in 2022.

Arriving in Mogadishu, Artan was greeted with a hero's welcome and has now been assigned to officiate the UEFA Super Cup, one of Europe's highest-profile fixtures, between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain in August. Asked about the visa controversy on Thursday, Infantino had a blunt message: "Chill, relax."

We’re finally here! After so many years of preparation, controversies and debates, the World Cup officially starts today. Millions around the world will be glued to television screens to watch the opener between Mexico and South Africa,

Donald Trump is being dubbed “the soccer president” as World Cup controversy grows. Fox Sports commentator Alexi Lalas praised Trump’s engagement with the FIFA men’s World Cup during a Thursday

Haiti’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by a surprising kit controversy just days before its opening match.