World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final warm-up friendly before the tournament kicks off next week. In two previous appearances at the World Cup -- the 1986 finals in Mexico and the 2022 tournament in Qatar -- Canada have a perfect record of six defeats in six matches.

FIFA staff are working around the clock at the Tournament Operation Center in Coral Gables, Florida, monitoring weather, tracking flights and following social media.

Strong hiring in leisure and hospitality helped fuel a surge in hiring in the US and Canada last month as the two nations geared up to host the FIFA World Cup starting next week.

This year's World Cup tournament is a unique cultural and financial phenomenon, expected to generate $40.9 billion in global GDP and $17.2 billion in the U.S.

MONTREAL — Canada surrendered a first-half lead and played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Ireland in its final tune-up before the FIFA World Cup on Friday night.

Security officials are anticipating a surge of counterfeit goods entering Canada and the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup and some warn Canadian laws don't go far enough to stop it.

Brazil, the most successful FIFA World Cups, faces pressure to secure a sixth win The iconic yellow jersey symbolizes both pride and burden.

FIFA released the official World Cup 2026 album featuring Lisa, Future, 21 Savage, Major Lazer, Rolling Stones, Jelly Roll, Shakira and other artists.