Adam Crafton

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Adam Crafton

FIFA is in advanced negotiations with venues in Las Vegas to host the draw for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico - but soccer's world governing body has also discussed holding the event in Washington, D.C., if it made it easier for President Donald Trump to participate extensively. When the U.S. last hosted a men's World Cup in 1994, the draw took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with Dick Clark presenting a gameshow-style event.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Carl Anka |Adam Crafton |Sam Joseph

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has said the current squad are in a "desperate situation" and "low on quality" after they were defeated 4-1 by Newcastle United on Sunday. Sandro Tonali gave Newcastle the lead in the first half before Alejandro Garnacho equalised in the 37th minute. However, a double from Harvey Barnes and a 77th-minute strike from Bruno Guimaraes meant Newcastle ran away with the match after the break.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Adam Crafton

New Jersey congressman Josh Gottheimer has written to the new heads of the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security to request that all eight matches at MetLife Stadium during the 2026 World Cup are designated at the highest security ranking to avoid risks to "thousands of fans, players, and law enforcement officials." The 82,500-capacity stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., has been awarded five matches during the group phase, as well as a round-of-32 game, a last-16 game and the final at...

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Adam Crafton

The U.S.-Mexico bid for the 2031 Women's World Cup is exploring staging matches in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Sources familiar with discussions, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that while nothing has been confirmed, early-stage conversations about hosting a limited amount of fixtures in the two CONCACAF countries have taken place.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Adam Crafton

The 11 cities in the United States that will stage FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 are facing a battle to obtain a requested $625 million in federal funding towards the security costs of the tournament. The U.S. will share the tournament with Canada and Mexico, but those American cities will host 75 per cent of the expanded 48-team tournament - equating to 78 of the 104 matches - including all games from the quarterfinals of the competition onwards.