Sport

Five surprising facts about the historic 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould.

07/06/2026

Destinations

Guadalajara: A World Cup host city travel guide

Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.

07/06/2026

Destinations

Toronto: A World Cup host city travel guide

Canada's largest city will host six World Cup matches, including the co-host nation’s opening fixture.

07/06/2026

Destinations

Philadelphia: A World Cup host city travel guide

Philadelphia will host five World Cup group games as well as a Round of 16 clash on 4 July – exactly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed in the historic city.

06/06/2026

Destinations

Vancouver: A World Cup host city travel guide

BC Place in downtown Vancouver will host seven World Cup fixtures – including two of Canada's group games.

06/06/2026

Sport

10 iconic moments that shaped World Cup history

The 2026 World Cup kicks off next week in Mexico City, where joint hosts Mexico play South Africa.

04/06/2026

Culture news

Belle and Sebastian give Scotland an unofficial World Cup anthem

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

04/06/2026

Travel News

World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead

This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

03/06/2026

Sport

Best World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos

From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup.

03/06/2026

Destinations

Seattle: A World Cup host city travel guide

Known as the Emerald City, Seattle will host World Cup games for the first time - including the USA's second group D fixture.

03/06/2026

Destinations

San Francisco Bay Area: A World Cup host travel guide

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash.

03/06/2026

Sport

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

02/06/2026

Economy

World Cup 2026: The biggest economic prize in sport - or just hype?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

02/06/2026