Rio Ferdinand interview: How to manage Ronaldo, working with Corden and World Cup ticket prices
Rio Ferdinand is talking about the cost of attending this World Cup, with tickets for the most part around double the amount they were in 2022. “I think that’s wrong and should be looked at,” he says. “At the next tournament, they shouldn’t be able to get to that point.” Ferdinand was hired by FIFA […]
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If you’ve been watching the World Cup closely — really closely — you’ll have spotted the cow’s tail. It made a rare appearance at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Saturday during the second half of the Brazil versus Morocco game, close to one of the corner flags and with about 15 minutes of normal […]
How hot is the World Cup going to be? The Athletic’s new weather expert helps to explain
Sweltering, oppressive, stifling. Call it what you want, this World Cup is going to be hot, with a sizeable chunk of games set to be played above 90F (32C). It is likely to be the warmest edition since, well, the last time it was held in North America, when the U.S. hosted it in 1994. […]
How to watch the 2026 Men’s World Cup: TV, streaming, full schedule for all 104 matches
The Athletic has live coverage of the latest 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup news. High on hype and rich in conflict, the 2026 Men’s World Cup is upon us at long last. This year’s tournament unfolds across 16 host cities, 48 national teams and 104 matches. The competition comprises both familiar luminaries like Lionel Messi […]
How to buy 2026 World Cup tickets after the draw: Key dates, prices and more
Buying tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is both confusing and costly. But after Friday’s World Cup draw and Saturday’s schedule reveal, a fan’s path to the tournament has become more straightforward. The draw has placed teams into groups and determined the matchups. The schedule release has placed matchups in cities, at specific stadiums, […]
How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets: Prices, dates and everything to know
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now on sale, but that doesn’t mean you can simply go buy them. The World Cup ticket process is a labyrinth of lotteries, long waits, fluctuating prices and frustration. So, the following is an attempt to explain it. The first lottery opened in September. The next route to […]