MIAMI BEACH, FL – FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers are feeling the pressure to delivering on one of the world’s biggest sporting events. The World Cup – co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico – begins June 11 in Mexico City, while MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will host the final on July 19, 2026.

Have France qualified for World Cup 2026? Les Bleus results, past record at FIFA soccer tournament originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. France conclude their Group D campaign in UEFA's World Cup qualifying section this month.

The most expensive ticket for the final is now around $7,875, with the cheapest sitting at just over $2,000. Almost every single knockout match rose in price, with the smallest increase for Category 1 tickets at approximately 6% and the largest at around 39%—the latter for the round of 16 match in Vancouver.

A modern homage to the 1970 Telstar, it featured pixelated black graphics referencing Russia’s digital era. Equipped with a chip inside, it was the first smart World Cup ball. It was composed of six panels that provided for a smoother surface, with a differently designed "Mechta" version of the ball utilized during the knockout rounds.

Italy failed to qualify for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Their route to the 2026 finals has been complicated.

If you're planning to catch a 2026 World Cup match at NRG Stadium in Houston, a game ticket won't be the only cost to save up for. Parking will also be costly. While FIFA hasn’t announced official parking prices for Houston yet,

With a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the line, Kylian Mbappé stepped up and calmly dispatched a "Panenka” penalty to secure France’s spot in next summer’s tournament.

Mexico unveiled its plan this week for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off June 11 with the opening match at the Estadio Azteca,