FIFA World Cup

President Donald Trump, center, speaking to members of the media during his arrival with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, at the Kennedy Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Live updates: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw sets the tournament bracket

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December 5

Is Group C a good omen for Brazil?

December 5

Danny Ramirez entered Hollywood from a soccer field

December 5

You can’t be complacent in the group stage, Argentina’s coach says

December 5

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

In 2025, Trump told FIFA, Olympics and NCAA to get in line. For the most part, they complied

Whether he was accepting awards from FIFA, attending the Ryder Cup as a specially invited guest or hosting Olympic leaders at the White House, President Donald Trump figured out how to get himself in the headlines for sports stories, while also shaping those sports to fit his own worldview.

Yesterday

Morocco's Bilal El Khannous celebrates at the end of the match his team victory during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal, at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit, File)

Staging the Africa Cup of Nations part of Morocco’s bid to become a soccer superpower

Yesterday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, Pool)

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea’s payday at Club World Cup

December 17

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

December 16

Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre leaves the pitch at the end of the first half during an international friendly soccer match against Uruguay in Torreón, Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup with friendlies against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland

December 16

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FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices

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FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices

2026 World Cup draw was unlike any other

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Argentina and Messi to face Algeria in FIFA world cup opener, AP explains

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Continental champions Argentina and Messi to play Spain in Finalissima in Qatar in March

Yesterday

Chelsea's Reece James, center, lifts the trophy following the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Chelsea injuries up 44% after Club World Cup but report says event has had ‘minimal’ impact

December 16

2026 World Cup Ticket Prices

December 15

Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann congratulates Leroy Sané after a group A World Cup qualifiying soccer match between Germany and Slovakia in Leipzig, Germany, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Germany to face Ghana in World Cup warmup after draw blocks Ivory Coast plans

December 15

Robinson back from injury for Fulham in boost to U.S. World Cup hopes

December 13

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices

December 12

AC Milan's Christian Pulisic celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and AC Milan in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)

US to play Senegal on May 31 in pre-World Cup friendly in North Carolina

December 11

From left: Alexi Lalas and Ronaldo listen as FIFA President Gianni Infantino and host Andrés Cantor applaude as Francesco Totti, and Hristo Stoichkov look on during the match schedule reveal for the 2026 soccer World Cup in Washington, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup ‘Pride’ match in Seattle

December 10

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pauses President Donald Trump during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators

December 9

Ivory Coast's Wilfried Zaha, center, chases the ball during the African Cup of Nations 2022 group E soccer match between Ivory Coast and Algeria at the Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Wilfried Zaha back with Ivory Coast to defend Africa Cup of Nations title ahead of 2026 World Cup

December 9

Norway's Erling Haaland, right, and head coach Stale Solbakken celebrate after the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier soccer match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Haaland and Norway set for World Cup warmup games in March against Netherlands, Switzerland

December 8

Fluminense players cooling up during a water break at the Club World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Fluminense and Al Hilal in Orlando, Fla., Friday, July 4, 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux, file)

World Cup to include 3-minute hydration breaks in each half of all games, not only in hot weather

December 8

The heat could be on at next year’s World Cup, although indoor games should mitigate that

December 6

2026 World Cup group schedule

December 6

General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup semifinal soccer match between Fluminense and Chelsea in East Rutherford, N.J., Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)

World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe

December 6

U.S. team coach Mauricio Pochettino arrives to attend the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Tyler Adams sets bold goal of farthest US World Cup advancement

December 6

Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti arrives for the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Dan Mullan/Pool Photo via AP)

Brazil’s Ancelotti raises doubts about whether Neymar will reach the 2026 World Cup

December 5

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum holds up the team name of Mexico during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mexico optimistic about World Cup chances after group-stage draw

December 5

President Donald Trump speaks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as they leave after the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Music, comedy and a whole lot of Trump. And then finally, an actual World Cup draw

December 5

Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal holds up Iran after drawing from a pot during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Iran to play at least one World Cup game on U.S. soil

December 5

Model Heidi Klum watches as Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni returns the World Cup trophy to the stage during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

Everyone is in the toughest World Cup group. Just ask the coaches

December 5

President Donald Trump is greeted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Jia Haocheng/Pool Photo via AP)

World Cup draw could hardly have gone better for US

December 5

2026 FIFA World Cup Final Group Draw

December 5

2026 World Cup draw

December 5

President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds their countries' name during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay

December 6

The red carpet is delivered prior to the final draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

December 5

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi works out during a training session, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., ahead of Saturday's of the MLS Cup soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Messi’s plans for 2026 World Cup? ‘One day at a time’

December 4

Trionda, a giant replica of the official ball for the FIFA Wold Cup 2026 is displayed in Zurich, Switzerland, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP)

Report: Iran coach to attend World Cup draw despite federation boycott

December 4

Cars drive along the Las Vegas Strip, Aug. 2, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FIFA considered Vegas for World Cup draw but logistical issues helped send it to Washington instead

December 4

Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leeds United in Manchester, England, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

December 3

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