Follow our coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, from the mathematics of the new soccer ball to the health effects of heat on the beautiful game ...

The World Cup last-32 ties of Germany v Paraguay and the Netherlands v Morocco have both been decided by penalty shootouts.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — It started with a whimsical idea. Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in ...

Researchers have spent years perfecting the natural grass turf that will be used in 16 stadiums across North America for the 2026 World Cup.

The World Cup’s first whistle will sound June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, kicking off a summer-long spectacle that will stretch across three countries and draw a global audience. For the ...

Hear more about the turfgrass research behind the World Cup pitches in our Science Quickly interview with John Trey Rogers III. Find the episode here. That is the nightmare FIFA has spent years trying ...

At the 2024 Copa América, the Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martínez—widely regarded as one of the best in the world—described the field in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as both “a trampoline” and “a ...

Studies have found history, maths and psychology come into play from 12 yards ...

Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca sits at an altitude of 7,200 ft above sea level. WIRED breaks down how altitude can ...

Compare FIFA rankings, betting odds, and prediction markets to see how each source estimates 2026 World Cup championship ...