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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

The FIFA World Cup trophy at an event in Los Angeles in March. The tournament will be cohosted by Canada, alongside the United States and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19.
SOCCER / World cup
May 6, 2026
Canadian soccer officials hopeful of getting boost from cohosting World Cup
Canada is cohosting the World Cup with Mexico and the United States.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) during the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 5, 2026
From paddock to pitch, Miami stadium races to prepare for World Cup after F1
The 65,000-capacity stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the Dolphins NFL team, will host seven of the 104 World Cup matches starting June 15.
The New York/New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York in May 2023.
BUSINESS
May 5, 2026
FIFA may lose fifth of World Cup streaming reach as India and China deals stall
The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday.
SOCCER
May 1, 2026
FIFA head Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play World Cup matches in U.S.
Iran’s participation at this year’s World Cup has been shrouded in uncertainty since the eruption of war in the Middle East in February.
A worker shows off collectable cards from the 2026 World Cup sticker album by Panini.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 30, 2026
Largest-ever World Cup presents new challenges for Panini sticker collectors
With 48 nations heading to the ⁠tournament in June and July — the largest edition ever — 980 unique stickers, including 68 “special“ ⁠ones will be required to fill the album.
Curacao's Kenji Gorre (right) kicks the ball past Jamaica's Dexter Lembikisa during a World Cup qualifier in Willemstad, Curacao, on Oct. 11, 2025.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 25, 2026
Tiny Curacao looks ahead to World Cup with big dreams on and off field
The qualification is expected to give a boost to tourism on the paradisical island of white sand beaches, which received 1.5 million visitors last year.
Italian players react after losing a World Cup qualifying playoff final against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on March 31.
SOCCER / World cup
Apr 24, 2026
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at upcoming World Cup
The Iranian embassy to Rome responded by saying that the suggestion showed U.S. “moral bankruptcy.”
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal calls for a trainer after scoring against Celta in Barcelona on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 24, 2026
Lamine Yamal expects to be ready for World Cup despite season-ending injury
The teenage star, who has scored six goals in 25 appearances for the national side since making his debut in 2023.
An Argentina fan attends the March 2025 World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil in Buenos Aires.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2026
Don’t give up on getting World Cup tickets (yet)
But the price tag shock is also a stark reminder of the income disparities between U.S. consumers and Latin Americans.
Japan defender Shogo Taniguchi (left) heads the ball from a corner kick during Japan's match against Scotland in Glasgow on March 28.
SOCCER
Apr 20, 2026
Stars aligning for Japan as World Cup approaches
Japan is hoping to ride a wave of momentum into this summer’s World Cup.
Italian Soccer Federation President Gabriele Gravina, leaves the organization's headquarters after a meeting of the Italian soccer authorities on Wednesday, Gravina resigned on Thursday.
SOCCER
Apr 3, 2026
Italy’s soccer federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso’s position is also under question
There have been calls for Gabriele Gravina, the president of Italy's soccer federation, to step down after the nation failed to qualify for this year's World Cup.
SOCCER
Apr 2, 2026
Italy’s sports minister asks soccer chief to step down after World Cup disaster
The head of Italy’s soccer federation, Gabriele Gravina, said he would not resign.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica, Bosnia, on Tuesday
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2026
Gattuso apologizes after Italy misses out on third straight World Cup
The Italians took an early lead in Zenica, but after going down to 10 men, they were hauled back by Bosnia before penalties sent Gennaro Gattuso’s side packing.
Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (second from right) celebrates scoring against England at Wembley Stadium in London on Tuesday.
SOCCER
Apr 1, 2026
Moriyasu says beating England will boost Japan’s World Cup challenge
Kaoru Mitoma’s goal secured Japan’s first-ever win over England, a result Hajime Moriyasu believes can fuel World Cup ambitions.
Belgium players celebrate after scoring their third goal against the U.S. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday.
SOCCER
Mar 29, 2026
Easy win for Belgium over US rings alarm bells for World Cup co-host
Belgium bounced back after going behind to register a runaway 5-2 win.
Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan national soccer team, at the Toyota Motor head office in Tokyo on March 13.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 27, 2026
How Hajime Moriyasu has shaped Samurai Blue in his image
Moriyasu’s measured leadership has overseen a period of steady progress for Japan — and raised expectations ahead of this year’s World Cup.
Zinedine Zidane watches the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria in Marrakesh, Morocco on Jan. 10.
SOCCER
Mar 24, 2026
Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer
Zidane, who ​managed La Liga ⁠powerhouse Real Madrid for two stints, ⁠has long ​been expected to ​eventually become the ​manager ‌for France.
Iran is picked during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in December in Washington.
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2026
Iran ‘boycotting’ U.S. but not World Cup: soccer federation chief
Iran’s soccer federation says it has opened talks with FIFA about potentially relocating its matches from the United States, but a resolution remains unclear.
Las Vegas is one of the many U.S. destinations struggling with a severe drop in inbound tourism.
BUSINESS
Mar 7, 2026
U.S. hotels seek World Cup boost after tourism dip under Trump
The U.S. hospitality sector has been reeling from a tourism slump. The country became the only major destination to see a drop in foreign visitors last year.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino awards the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5.
SOCCER / World cup
Mar 2, 2026
World Cup nears 100-day countdown amid violence and political upheaval
The biggest challenges faced by the tournament may turn out to be political.
Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exit
Uruguay's Jose Maria Gimenez reacts after the team's loss against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
India’s gig workers pay the price for exposure to New Delhi’s hazardous air
Rohit Kushwaha waits for a customer as he delivers his last parcel of the day, in New Delhi in January. His work as a delivery driver has helped pay the family’s bills, but has had a significant impact on his health.
Chinese and Russian bombers and fighter jets stage joint patrol near Japan
A Chinese Air Force H-6 bomber is seen during a joint patrol with Russian military aircraft on Saturday.
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
Soldiers conduct the first Typhon midrange capability live-fire exercise outside of the continental United States, firing an SM-6 missile in July last year in Australia's Northern Territory during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
Japan’s fertility system offers few safe paths for same-sex couples
A Tokyo Pride parade participant holds a sign that says "we want to be a married couple, not a couple."
Inside Japan’s rigid adoption system, a British family finds a way
James Benstead, his wife, Jesse, and their three children. Their adopted son is in the rear stroller.
A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas
Romain Troublé, the executive director of Tara Ocean Foundation, speaks to visitors aboard the Tara during a rare port call in Tokyo in April.
In Kyushu’s far south, Senti.U sparks a culinary destination
Chef Yasuhiko Uchida was born in Saga Prefecture but has made his home in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, since 2012.
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“A Dictionary of Color Combinations” is meant to function as a quick-reference guide for artists, designers and anyone with a passing interest in aesthetics as a quantifiable pursuit.

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