The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the World Cup reflects on the experience.

FIFA will release game schedule during draw for intercontinental playoff

ATLANTA (AP) — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.

Spain's run to the title was a defensive masterclass, with wins over four of the world's top ten teams. They are the first World Cup champion to win the title while only conceding a single goal.

Wales beaten 3-1 by India in their opening Hockey World Cup pool match despite a battling display in Netherlands.

USA coach Ciara Crinion discusses their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup ambitions and if her squad can be the country's first to raise the trophy.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title,

England came third in this summer's World Cup - their best performance in a men's competition in 60 years - and now their players are in demand in the transfer market.

Strategic advisor Samuel Hymes looks back at the 2026 World Cup and forward to what could be a pivotal decade of international sporting events in the United States.