The 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin on June 11 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico, with a matchup between host nation Mexico and Group A challenger South Africa. In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a World Cup.

Jersey and Guernsey will face each other in the first round of qualifying for the 2028 T20 World Cup. The Channel Island sides have been drawn to play in Qualifier A in Cyprus between 16 and 23 May, with the winners side progressing to the final round of European qualification.

Soccer players promote peace through sports ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America, addressing naming debates and violent fan behavior at matches.

Veteran Henk ten Cate has been appointed the new coach of Suriname as they look ahead to the World Cup playoffs in March, the country’s football association said on Sunday.

One topic of conversation will dominate Brazil's build-up to the 2026 tournament, just as it did with Romario in 2002