As Texas hosts World Cup matches in Dallas and Houston, state police are warning drivers and fans to stay alert, avoid risky travel behavior and report suspected human trafficking.

The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 with Mexico playing the opener in Mexico City and co-hosts USA and Canada hosting their openers in Los Angeles and Toronto a day later. The group stage lasts until June 27,

Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.

The Massachusetts National Guard is set to be activated amid the World Cup frenzy in Foxboro, beginning Saturday, one week before Haiti and Scotland kick off the action.

Philadelphia leaders, past and present, say they're ready for the FIFA World Cup and provided their safety plan on Tuesday.

Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.