May 21 World Cup update: Hotel bookings, NYC ticket deal, Prince William rumors

Today’s World Cup update includes new questions about whether the tournament will deliver the expected tourism boost, a reported discounted ticket lottery for New York City residents and speculation over whether Prince William could travel to the U.S. for a match with Prince George.

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

FIFA World Cup ticket prices dropping, good news for soccer fans

Soccer fans looking to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup may want to secure their seats now, as new data shows ticket prices are beginning to drop, with the San Francisco Bay Area shaping up to host some of the cheapest matches of the tournament.

May 20 World Cup update: Neymar’s Brazil return, England squad questions, DR Congo travel concerns

Today’s World Cup update includes Neymar’s emotional reaction to being included in Brazil’s preliminary plans, new questions surrounding Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and DR Congo’s continued plans to travel to the U.S. despite an Ebola outbreak.

'That could be me': How the World Cup could inspire New Jersey’s next soccer generation

With World Cup matches just weeks away in New Jersey, youth soccer leaders are trying to turn the global spotlight into something more lasting for kids across the state.

May 19 World Cup update: FIFA politics, red card rules, Brazil squad l How to watch, betting odds, news

Today’s World Cup update looks at FIFA politics in South America, new red card rules that UEFA is not adopting and Brazil’s squad taking shape ahead of matches in New York/New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Tubi launches World Cup content hub

Tubi has launched the new 2026 FIFA World Cup FOX Hub that includes live matches, highlights, and original shows — and fans won’t need a subscription to watch.

Millions expected to visit the US this summer for 2026 World Cup

With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few weeks, travelers are preparing to head to the United States. The tournament, which begins in June, is projected to welcome a record-number of tourists to the American host cities.

Final Countdown, Ticket Frenzy, and World Cup Preparations | Futbol HQ
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The countdown is officially on as the World Cup draws closer — and the stakes are already rising. We break down a major injury blow for the U.S. Men’s National Team, the skyrocketing ticket prices surrounding the tournament, and go behind the scenes at Philadelphia Stadium to see how one host venue is preparing for the global spotlight. Plus, concerns over extreme heat, new hotel booking numbers, and the entertainment plans taking over Los Angeles for opening night.

Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

Players could see red for more than dangerous tackles at the 2026 World Cup, with new rules targeting mouth-covering confrontations and protest walkouts.

FOX One and Yahoo Sports team up for new fantasy soccer games

FOX One and Yahoo Sports are teaming up to enhance your 2026 World Cup experience with the launch of two free fantasy games, giving fans a new way to engage with every match of the 48-team tournament.

What is the 2026 World Cup ‘group of death’? 2 groups stand above the rest

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw delivered a number of intriguing matchups, but fans quickly zeroed in on one question: which group is the true group of death?

May 14 World Cup update: Visa bond relief, final halftime show l How to watch, betting odds, news

Some international World Cup ticket holders are getting visa bond relief as the countdown to the 2026 tournament continues. Here is your latest update on all things FIFA ahead of the World Cup!

Mamdani announces Queens bus lane ahead of World Cup

A new Queens bus lane could speed up the commute for thousands of New Yorkers ahead of the upcoming World Cup.