WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

AdamDecember 6, 2025

The Day After: Dust Settles on a Star-Studded 2026 World Cup Draw

Saturday, December 6, 2025 WASHINGTON D.C. — The tuxedos have been returned, the plastic balls are back in storage, and the glittering lights of the Kennedy Center have dimmed. But for 48 nations—and millions of fans—the 2026 World Cup has officially begun. Yesterday’s draw for the first-ever 48-team tournament delivered…

The Road to 2026: World Cup Pots Finalized as Stage is Set for Potential Messi-Yamal “Holy Grail” Final

The anticipation for the 2026 World Cup reached fever pitch late last night as FIFA officially finalized the pots for the upcoming group stage draw. With 48 teams, three host nations, and a revolutionary seeding system, the landscape of international football has shifted. But beyond the logistics, one narrative has…

When Worlds Collide: The FIFA Club World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup Share the Summer Spotlight in North America

In a rare and high-stakes scheduling overlap , two major football tournaments—the expanded FIFA Club World Cup and the CONCACAF Gold Cup—will take place at the same time in summer 2025, across the United States and Canada. While fans across North America may celebrate this football bonanza, the convergence poses…