The first FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will be released Sept. 10 through a Visa-only lottery. Here’s how the presale works and what Philly fans need to know.

As excitement builds for next year's FIFA World Cup 26, applications have opened for the volunteer program.

Philly plans to have at least 3,000 volunteers helping around key venues like the Linc, Lemon Hill and Philadelphia International Airport.

With the FIFA World Cup returning to cities in the U.S. in 2026, many wonder if soccer is ready to break into mainstream popularity in the nation. Will the sport finally blossom nationwide after years of consistent growth?

Volunteers whose applications are successful will be invited to attend the Volunteer Team Tryouts, which are expected to begin in October 2025, with training to follow in March 2026. The FIFA World Cup 26 will kick off on 11 June 2026, in Mexico City.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse which marred German Cup games are “unacceptable” as German police investigate.