As the World Cup in 2026 looms, we look at the records destined to fall in North America as 48 teams gather for an extravaganza. There are already 21 of those teams confirmed, by the way. The easiest ...

There was a feeling of conclusion when Cristiano Ronaldo departed the Al Thumama Stadium with his head bowed. The fancied Portugal star had just exited the 2022 World Cup to history-makers Morocco, ...

Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first men's player to feature at six World Cups Carlos Rodrigues / Getty Images Portugal have qualified for the 2026 men’s World Cup after Sunday’s 9-1 victory at ...

Editor’s note: This segment was rebroadcast on Sept. 30, 2025. Click here for that audio. In the early 2000s, thousands of U.S. schools had their students race the clock to stack cups in gym class.