The Athletic broke the news that, in late October, the forward had informed Madrid he does not intend to extend his contract which, by the time the World Cup ends, will have entered its final year. His difficult relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso adds a further layer of complication to any negotiations.

Former England international and Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand will conduct the draw, assisted by Samantha Johnson, who serves as co-host. Former NFL star Eli Manning will host the red carpet in the lead-up to the event, where President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are expected.

A watch party is planned in Kansas City for the World Cup draw, which is Friday at 11 a.m. Central Time in Washington. Forty-eight international soccer squads will be placed in each of the 12 four-team groups, and we'll get an idea of who could be coming to Kansas City.

All rise for the FIFA World Cup drawing. Aaron Judge will be a part of the Final Draw for the 2026 World Cup this week in Washington, D.C., along with legends from the other major sports. The Final Dr

Glamour games, a generous group or perhaps a bit of both? BBC Scotland examines the possibilities for Steve Clarke's side in Friday's World Cup draw.

Artist Victor Solomon and Michelob Ultra created custom handmade Player of the Match trophies for all 104 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each rich with symbolic design.

Jesse Marsch’s team ended the 2024 international calendar ranked No. 26 in the world, a seed that would have seen them as a Pot 3 team in most World Cups. Yet, as hosts alongside the United States and Mexico, they were auto-placed in Group D and Pot 1, avoiding some of the world’s best teams.

Lego and FIFA have teamed up this week to announce a collaboration that will bring the iconic World Cup trophy to households.

As the world descends on the USA, Canada and Mexico, it's time to fire up the age-old debate of what to call the beautiful game

President Donald Trump will be taking center stage at the World Cup draw as he rolls out the welcome mat for teams and fans from around the globe.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and the prestigious tournament that has been held every four years since 1930 is preparing to crown a new champion in a few months.