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FIFA is an easy target for something that likely would've happened anyway, but it could've catered more to specific sects of fandom Henry Bushnell189 World Cup ticket requests top 5M in first 24 hours, says FIFA Melanie Anzidei77 How FIFA's World Cup pricing dwarfs projections in original North American bid Adam Crafton207 Dream draw? Why the USA's World Cup group carries greater danger than it seems Henry Bushnell100 'Going to the World Cup' used to be something ordinary people did. Not with these ticket prices Sebastian Stafford-Bloor339 Advertisement The 2026 World Cup final could be the single most lucrative match in soccer history. Henry Bushnell188 Chicharito is leaving Chivas, the boyhood club he had returned to for a stint that wound up ending with a whimper Felipe Cardenas3 POWERED BY USED Mexico National Football Team Jacket Mens XL World Soccer Hooded Warm Green Red 1 available $129. 00 View Listing USED Mexico National Team Shirt Mens Large Soccer International Football 90s Retro 1 available $34. 29 View Listing NEW Icon Sports Men's Mexico Flag Knit Beanie Pom-Pom Green Winter Cap Hat El TRI 1 available $15. 99 View Listing NEW Icon Sports Men's Mexico National Football Team Officially Poly Soccer Shorts - 1 available $24. 99 View Listing For the first time, tickets are available to specific World Cup games, and the prices are largely on a significant rise Henry Bushnell81 Research by The Athletic for two-night stays around World Cup games in the 16 host cities has revealed huge price hikes Adam Crafton and Henry Bushnell156 Advertisement If you plan to catch a few games this summer, here is a World Cup-themed travel itinerary, built around five standout matches, to consider Felipe Cardenas33 Home advantage can be a key factor for the Americans, as it has been for previous World Cup hosts. Henry Bushnell27 Every game will pause for three minutes in the middle of each half, which will essentially split the match into quarters. Henry Bushnell129 Games in Mexico will be particularly affected and the conditions can significantly change players' ability to operate at their normal levels Jack Lang15 The team has a quarterfinal and a semifinal run in its World Cup history, but midfielder and 2022 captain Adams wants more. Henry Bushnell37 Who could the 10 most fancied sides at the 2026 World Cup meet beyond the group stage? Philip Buckingham7 Advertisement Our guide to the most likely winners and biggest outsiders for next summer's tournament in North America Nick Miller and Tim Spiers321 The Athletic's writers look ahead to the 2026 World Cup, after the 12 groups were drawn in Washington DC on Friday Oliver Kay, Michael Cox and more165 Everything you need to know about Group A at next summer's tournament Nick Miller, Felipe Cardenas and more1 How do the teams play? Who is their star player? What can we expect from them when the tournament starts? Michael Cox, Jack Lang and more144 Mexico qualified automatically for next summer's tournament as a co-host, alongside the USA and Canada. Luke Bosher8 Estadio Azteca will host five games at next summer's men's soccer World Cup. Henry Bushnell and Melanie Anzidei2 Advertisement Estadio BBVA will host four games at next summer's men's soccer World Cup. Henry Bushnell and Melanie Anzidei2 Estadio Akron will host four games at next summer's men's soccer World Cup. Henry Bushnell and Melanie Anzidei2 Getting your hands on 2026 World Cup tickets can get a little complex, but we're here to answer any and all questions about the process Henry Bushnell56 The relationship between FIFA and the White House has grown remarkably close ahead of Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center Adam Crafton74 See More