Mexico City kicked off the one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday by lighting up the city's iconic buildings in green, the color assigned to the city by FIFA.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

The road to '26: The Netherlands remain the most accomplished soccer nation yet to win a World Cup. The Dutch have been runners-up three times and fell on penalties to eventual champions Argentina in the quarterfinals in Qatar. This cycle has already featured another near miss in the form of a semifinal exit at Euro 2024.

FIFA World Cup and the Mexico's electric vehicle project were among the topics Sheinbaum covered at her Thursday presser.

By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica Medina MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -With a year until Mexico makes history as the first three-time World Cup host, the dream of a spectacular showcase is colliding with the practical challenges of modernising the iconic Azteca Stadium for global soccer's premier event.

Goalkeeper Ángel Malagón, midfielder Edson Álvarez and forward Raúl Jiménez could be key pieces for Javier Aguirre’s squad.

U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino told FOX Sports' Tom Rinaldi that "anything is possible" when asked about winning the World Cup.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has promised to be "suited and booted" at the first round of Club World Cup soccer matches, as the curtain-raiser event for next year's World Cup kicks off amidst anxiety from some fans in the United States.