FIFA World Cup hydration breaks impacting results in pattern too clear to ignore

FIFA introduced mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup to protect player welfare, but early evidence suggests they ...

Map shows 7 World Cup stadiums at risk for bad weather

A potentially “historic” El Niño event could reshape weather patterns just as the FIFA World Cup begins across North America.
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Actually, the World Cup Should Have Even More Teams

Last week, FIFA announced that the 2026 World Cup had already broken the all-time attendance record for the tournament.

FIFA World Cup Pitches Have to Meet Strict Grass Rules. Here’s How Crews Keep Them Game-Ready.

There’s a lot more to it than you might expect.

Fashion police: How FIFA works to prevent World Cup kit clashes

The similar shirts in March's U.S.-Belgium friendly created confusion on the pitch, so how does FIFA keep teams' looks ...

Migratory patterns & colonial history — Story of FIFA 2026 World Cup

CHENNAI: The story of the 2026 World Cup is also a story of migration, the history of colonialism and how some of the countries used their networks of scouts an ...

Getting to the World Cup in Atlanta: Traffic patterns, road closures and MARTA guidance for fans

The Atlanta World Cup committee is urging drivers to allow extra travel time as traffic patterns and road access change around downtown on event days, particularly near Centennial Olympic Park and ...