Europe Today
Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America
While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?
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Europe Today
EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off
The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date.
Sport
Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium
Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.
Europe News
Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup
The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if you look past the grass, the game is also being played by corporate accountants.
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.
