As the FIFA 2026 World Cup gets closer to kickoff, a local bank says Lawrence small businesses should prepare now for the influx of international visitors so they can capitalize on the enormous opportunity.

The 500-plus million 2026 World Cup ticket requests — which likely represent demand for more than 1 billion tickets, with each request being for 1-4 tickets — suggest the World Cup as a whole is oversubscribed, though a match-by-match breakdown might tell a slightly different story.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup groups are settled, and playoff games in March will determine the final slots. President Donald Trump was awarded a peace prize.

Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.

The stage is finally set. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw has sorted the groups, locked in the matchups and laid out the journey that will unfold across North America this upcoming summer. The combination of the Draw and official schedule release ...

A viral claim alleges nearly 17,000 fans have canceled World Cup tickets due to the US political climate, but official data shows record-breaking demand

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting closer by the week and fans of the teams taking part have been taking in the dates, kick-off times and groups for the tournament in North America

Full 2026 World Cup playoff draw and bracket with March matchups, updated betting odds, and analysis on who’s favored to qualify and where underdogs can surprise.