8 h. ago Hosting 2026 World Cup to cost US cities upwards of $250m after ‘worst deal in history’

The United States federal government may be forced to cover the shortfall caused by a restrictive deal with Fifa

Economics

9 h. ago How to watch England World Cup game in Texas and become a cowboy for a day

Tour operators are already saddling up, offering Three Lions fans the 'ultimate match-day adventure' with packages to watch England play in the World Cup 2026 in Texas

Politics

13 h. ago Perth and Kinross pubs may get extended opening hours for FIFA World Cup 2026

Perth and Kinross Licensing Board has granted exemptions in the past and recognised the excitement around Scotland's qualification for next summer's tournament.

Politics

13 h. ago FIFA's explanation for SCRAPPING football rule at 2026 World Cup after player complaints

Matches at the 2026 World Cup will be like no other after FIFA controversially announced a new mandatory rule for all teams

Sport

14 h. ago Donald Trump's Peace Prize farce sparks demand for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino probe

The controversial decision to award Donald Trump the Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup draw last week leads NGO Fairsquare to call for an official investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Politics

17 h. ago Scotland World Cup 2026 draw news as Tartan Army left in dark over ticket prices and Neymar bids to save USA dream

Scotland fans are set to travel in huge numbers across the Big Pond for their first World Cup Finals appearance since France '98

Politics

20 h. ago World Cup 2026: Great road trips for England and Scotland football fans

England supporters can motor from Dallas to Boston, arriving shortly after Scotland supporters have departed south to Miami

Sport

27 h. ago How to find cheap World Cup 2026 flights: Experts' ultimate guide to getting best value tickets

In the lead up to next year's World Cup, many of us will be booking flights to watch the games. To help you find the best, a team of experts has dished out some handy tips.

Politics

34 h. ago Liam Gallagher claims Oasis will not perform in 2026 despite what Some Might Say

The Wonderwall singer said Oasis will not be returning to the stage following their mammoth 41-gig comeback world tour this year. He claimed the World Cup will be the only thing in 2026

Politics

34 h. ago Fifa to use cooling breaks at every World Cup 2026 game, regardless of weather

Every game will pause 22 minutes into each halfBreaks will essentially split games into four “quarters”Fifa said the change is in the interest of player safetyFifa says it will include three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every game at next year’s World Cup, not just those played in hot weather.The referee will stop the game 22 minutes into each half for players to take drinks, regardless of the temperature, the host country – the United States, Canada or Mexico – or whether the stadium has a roof and air conditioning. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago The View takes aim at Trump’s Fifa prize by giving out fake medals

President was awarded FIFA’s newly created Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw

Politics

37 h. ago FIFA issue apology after World Cup winner forced to wear gloves to touch trophy

The FIFA World Cup draw for 2026 had plenty of things going on, with an apology issued by the football governing body for one moment spotted with the Jules Rimet trophy

Politics

37 h. ago FIFA announce controversial major changes to World Cup matches after complaints

FIFA have announced a significant change to the 2026 World Cup following consultation with stakeholders and complaints from players and managers at the Club World Cup in the summer

Politics

40 h. ago Prince Harry cracks ANOTHER joke at Donald Trump's expense as he mocks president's immigration policies

The Duke of Sussex has lampooned Mr Trump twice in 48 hours - most recently in a new gag about the 2026 World Cup on the day the President attended the draw, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Politics

40 h. ago Infantino’s lickspittle World Cup draw promises a tournament autocrats will love

Friday’s ceremony in Washington DC was cringe-inducing and craven enough to make football fans nostalgic for the reign of Sepp BlatterWell, that was awful, wasn’t it? Donald Trump’s heroic victory over a field of one to claim the inaugural Fifa peace prize, on-stage banter so dead it was already fossilized, Gianni Infantino doing crowd work, and Wayne Gretzky struggling through the pronunciation of “Macedonia” and “Curaçao” in the draw’s linguistic group of death: even with the benefit of a few days’ distance it’s impossible to overstate how impressively bad the draw for the 2026 World Cup, held last Friday at the Trump-purged Kennedy Center in Washington DC, was.“This is America, so we have to put on a show!” roared Fifa president Infantino, resembling a Sphinx cat in a borrowed suit, at the beginning of the ceremony. And put on a show Fifa did – just not one that anyone wanted to watch, least of all a desperately bored-looking Trump, who sat through Andrea Bocelli’s Nessun Dorma w...

Politics

40 h. ago World Cup 2026 Host Cities: 10 Scottish links to Boston and Massachusetts

Scotland will play their first two World Cup 2026 fixtures in Boston, USA - and the city has plenty of Scottish links.

Events

57 h. ago World Cup final tickets already for sale on secondary websites for eye

World Cup final tickets are already on sale on secondary websites a week before FIFA starts its general sale of tickets for matches across North America next summer

Sport

3 d. ago All you need to know about England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland's World Cup games

The draw for the 2026 World Cup has now been and gone, with a following draw for the schedule and timings of matches and their host cities all decided, meaning there is an idea of how the competition could play out.

Politics

3 d. ago The heat could be on at next year's World Cup, although indoor games should mitigate that

The entire schedule for the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has been revealed

Politics

3 d. ago World Cup 2026: Travel guide for England and Scotland fans, from flights to beds

All you need to know about travelling to and around the US for the 2026 men’s football World Cup

Transport