USA coach Gregg Berhalter reacts to New York New Jersey and Los Angeles being handed key FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, and speaks about his team's preparations.Gregg Berhalter is rightly proud of a playing career that includes 44 caps and two FIFA World Cups™. It’s nonetheless tough to shake the feeling that his timing was just off. USA’s national coach did, after all, make his international debut in October 1994 – a few months after his team, and his nation, had made history at an unforgettable home World Cup. Fast forward three decades though, and Berhalter finds himself with a mouth-watering opportunity to make up for that near miss. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is edging ever closer, and Sunday brought another major milestone with the unveiling of the tournament’s match schedule. The details announced made an already-unmissable event all the more enticing, with the awarding of the final to New York New Jersey – Berhalter’s hometown - of particular significance to the co-hosts’ coach.

We continue our countdown to UAE 2024 Dubai by recalling how a breathtaking goal decided a thrilling Brazil-Portugal showdown in 2017.

Scorer of seven goals at a triumphant 1970 FIFA World Cup™, the Brazil legend retains a deep affection for the Azteca, the venue for FIFA World Cup 2026™'s opening match.

Toronto FC captain and Canada international Jonathan Osorio speaks to FIFA about his hometown and the FIFA World Cup 26™.

FIFA has revealed the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™, with the final to be held in New York New Jersey and the opening match at the iconic Estadio Azteca.

We begin our countdown to UAE 2024 Dubai by remembering how United Arab Emirates went on a goal rampage in 2008.

The global showpiece has undergone numerous changes and expansions since the inaugural tournament in 1930.

Win points in the Play Zone by predicting grudge matches from Brazil, Italy and Spain.

Al-Yaqdhan Al-Hindasi believes that, despite having titans Brazil and Portugal for company in the group stage, Oman can go through.

Japan ace Takuya Akaguma discusses his regret at only scoring twice in the Russia 2021 final and his hopes of a “dream double” of trophies at UAE 2024 Dubai.