The main ticket ballot for next summer's World Cup in North America opens on Thursday with 'record high' prices for fans.

Mohamed SalahIn an official statement, the Egyptian Football Association has called on FIFA regarding the "Pride Match" in support of the LGBT cause during the 2026 World Cup.FIFA had announced that

U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has been at the center of discussion in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup. The 79-year-old threatened to move certain games out of what he deemed “unsafe” host cities, including Boston, Seattle and San Francisco, back in September.

Start your planning and save your airline miles. The World Cup schedule has been released. We know all the matches, cities, dates and times for the group stage games for next summer's 48-team soccer bonanza. That includes where the U.S. men's national team will play.

Airbnb hosts, meanwhile, are expected to rake in about $1,900 on average, according to a new report.

One short-term rental in the area has raised its price from $500 to $20,000 nightly during the soccer tournament.

With 1.23 million viewers tuned into FOX's broadcast of The Final Draw on Friday, it became the most-watched Final Draw in English-language TV history in the U.S.

The next opportunity to buy 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets starts this Thursday, Dec. 11. Here is everything you need to know to apply for the ticket lottery.