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JOURNEY
TO 26.
Stories from the 16 host cities, the 48 nations, and the people building the biggest tournament in football history.
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VOLUNTEERS
37,000 Atlantans signed up. Here's who made the cut.
The largest single-city volunteer drive in WC26 history closed last week. Inside the selection.
MAY 18, 2026 · 5 MIN READ
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CULTURE
MAY 12, 2026
From corridos to country: the WC26 official soundtrack drops Friday.
3 MIN READ
HOST CITY
MAY 05, 2026
Inside the rebuilt Estadio Azteca — opening match's stage.
7 MIN READ
MATCH
APR 28, 2026
Mexico v Argentina opens the tournament. Tactical preview.
8 MIN READ
HOST CITY
APR 22, 2026
Inside SoFi: how LA reconfigured the NFL's newest stadium for soccer.
6 MIN READ
VOLUNTEERS
APR 15, 2026
Online training launches April 22 for 20,000 volunteers.
4 MIN READ
CULTURE
APR 08, 2026
FIFA Fan Festival™ music lineup: Bad Bunny, Burna Boy, Kendrick.
5 MIN READ