With FIFA 2026 poised to kick off on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in LA, fans will have a stress-free, scenic way to get there: a vibrant-colored railcar traveling the California coast. The ride is courtesy of a new partnership between the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and LA Tourism,

Los Angeles is gearing up for World Cup madness — but if you’re planning to drive to and park at the games, brace yourself. With eight matches scheduled for SoFi Stadium from June 12 to July 10, parking costs could soar to $100 or $1,

Iran’s football federation president suggested the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain, raising the possibility of a boycott. Iran is currently scheduled to play in Los Angeles. If they withdraw, Iraq or the United Arab Emirates are possible replacements.

Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, have exciting plans for their podcast, New Heights, during the FIFA World Cup. The brothers launched their sports- and celebrity-themed podcast in September 2022 and have since taken it to greater heights.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June — and HuffPost will be live-blogging every twist, turn and controversy from the buildup through the final of what’s widely shaping up to be the most political soccer tournament of all time.

Tickets costing more than $2 million each were listed on the official FIFA resale site for the 2026 World Cup final. CNN’s Antoinette Radford reports.