We asked AI to predict the 2026 World Cup winner. It picked something that has never happened.

Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup...

Like so many others at the Estadio Azteca, I cried when the Mexican national anthem began to play. I happily teared up because of the privilege to witness history in the beautiful game, with Mexico becoming the first nation to host three FIFA World Cups. I quietly broke down as I thought of my Mexican grandmother, a supporter of the sport and of El Tri, who passed away just weeks before the start of the tournament.

How the late, great Johnny Warren drives Tony Popovic at the FIFA World Cup

Johnny Warren still inspires Tony Popovic as he prepares to make history at FIFA World Cup Fri 12 Jun 2026 at 9:13am When Tony Popovic was growing up in Western Sydney in the 1980s, deeply entrenched in the soccer scene, there were two voices that relentlessly championed the round ball game in Australia. Beginning in 1984, legendary broadcaster Les Murray and former Socceroos captain Johnny Warren hosted On the Ball on SBS. The program was must-watch television for soccer fans in Sydney and...

Three red cards - are referees getting tough at this World Cup?

Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.