The group stage is set for the 2026 World Cup after a star-studded final draw Friday, leaving fans with plenty to look forward to in the six months leading up to the big tournament. From playoffs that ...

WASHINGTON — The draw for the biggest World Cup in history was probably the cringiest. "This will be the greatest FIFA World Cup ever," said FIFA president Gianni Infantino, no stranger to hyperbole. ...

Shaquille O’Neal looks deadpan as he draws out Morocco Mandel NGAN - Pool/Getty Images Well, that was quite something. Who knew drawing 48 balls out of four bowls could be so complicated, and take so ...

Firstly, for both good and bad reasons, what a World Cup draw ceremony that was! We were treated to musical performances, cameo roles from sporting legends and a Peace Prize which raised more ...

The Village People performed at the World Cup draw. Patrick Smith / Getty Images Interminable. Obsequious. Hell. Pick a word that connotes getting your wisdom teeth pulled, and you’ll have nailed what ...

The groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are set following Friday's ceremony in Washington DC, with Rio Ferdinand leading the way and sporting icons such as Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal and Wayne Gretzky ...

All right, soccer fans, the reality of the 2026 World Cup is taking shape. The games take place across North America next summer, and the draw took place today here in Washington. Leaders of all three ...