Lionel Messi acknowledged wellness factors will dictate his role in defending Argentina’s World Cup title next year.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer, the status of Lionel Messi and his participation remains the biggest mystery.

FIFA added another personal link to U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday by appointing his daughter Ivanka to the board of a $100 million education project part-funded by 2026 World Cup ticket sales.

FOX Sports' production and broadcast slate for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature all 104 matches live across FOX (69) and FS1 (35) with every match live streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports App.

The host committee, Boston 26, has laid the groundwork for an event of this magnitude, but now warn they may have to scale back key components unless the state steps up funding.

The second phase of ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26™ – the Early Ticket Draw – kicks off today with its entry period now open for fans to enter.

Unprecedented 69 Matches Airing Live on FOX, More Than Double FIFA World Cup 2022™ Over 340 Record Hours of Live First-Run Programming to Air Across FOX Sports Platforms for Next Summer’s Global Event LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports,

Fans aged 18 and above who want to buy tickets must first register and create a “FIFA ID” on the official FIFA website. Those selected will be given a specific time slot to buy tickets, depending on availability and FIFA’s terms and conditions.