Ticket pricing, adverse weather, pitches, travel problems - there is much to be worked on before next summer's international tournament

I was a bit confused,” said Chelsea soccer star Cole Palmer after the president neglected to leave the stage following the trophy presentation ceremony.

FIFA says applications for tickets for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10. The next edition of the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, kicks off at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11.

Soccer’s international governing body announced Tuesday that the application period for the first ticket draw for the 2026 World Cup will open Sept. 10.

The musical act at halftime of Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain will be performed far away from the field of play

Footy: FIFA Club World Cup Takeaways, Can Chelsea Keep Up Their Top Form? (7/15)

MLS players reached an agreement with the league to secure an increase in prize money received from the FIFA Club World Cup, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The FIFA Club World Cup exposed some significant issues that could hamper the 2026 World Cup, with hot weather being among the top concerns.