Music playlists providing FIFA World Cup 2026 defining moments

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has delivered unforgettable moments on and off the pitch, with music playing a central role in bringing fans together and creating a vibrant matchday atmosphere across all 16 stadiums.

Harry Kane of England stands with the team as the fans sing

Enrique Macaya Márquez, the legendary FIFA World Cup journalist

The 91-year-old Argentine is covering his 18th FIFA World Cup™. Since Sweden 1958, he has never missed an edition of the global football bonanza. “I am happy, content and at peace,” Macaya Márquez told FIFA

Argentine journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez is honored by FIFA Legends

Art of Soccer project creating pitch- and picture-perfect legacy in Houston

With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in full swing, fans are having a ball as they get into the spirit across stadiums, FIFA Fan Festival™ sites and beyond.

Stars and stripes, football and public art. The FIFA World Cup spirit is everywhere in Houston.

Decibel-defying drum the beating heart of Spain’s support at FIFA World Cup 2026

Manolo Cáceres’ drum continues to be a regular fixture at Spain games. Better known as ‘Manolo el del Bombo’, he attended 10 FIFA World Cups and was known worldwide. Superfan passed away last year, with Juan Macià taking up the drumsticks

Spain fans play drums in support inside the stadium prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Spain and Cape Verde

Airplanes and helicopter fly over before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and Korea Republic at Guadalajara Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

The big screen displays the attendance of 45,522 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and Korea Republic at Guadalajara Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

General view inside the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and Korea Republic at Guadalajara Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico

General view outside the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Korea Republic and Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium on June 11, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico

LED Board during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Spain at Guadalajara Stadium on June 26

Aerial view of the Guadalara Stadium, which is one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fans of Mexico stand for the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match between Mexico and Korea Republic at Guadalajara Stadium on June 18, 2026 in Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara concludes historic third run as FIFA World Cup host

Mexico’s “second city” of Guadalajara, a traditional cradle of football, played a pivotal role in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and then served as a colourful and enthusiastic Host City during the tournament’s group stage. 

Players and officials stand for the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Spain at Guadalajara Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico.

FIFA unveils exciting programming details at debut FIFA House in New York City during FIFA World Cup 2026™ final week

FIFA is pleased to unveil exciting new programming details for FIFA House, a new destination experience set to take place in New York City from Thursday, 16 to Sunday, 19 July 2026 during the final days of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

FIFA World Cup 2026 branding

FIFA Foundation and TeamUp help create accessible football festivals for rural Canadian children

The rural Canadian city of Chilliwack in British Columbia has celebrated the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with a TeamUp Soccer Festival, providing local children with an accessible means to play football.

Audio descriptive commentary and haptic boards make FIFA World Cup 2026™ accessible for low-vision fans

For the majority of football fans, when they walk into the stadium for a FIFA World Cup™ match, they know what can expect to see: a heaving crowd, flags and banners waving back and forth, incredible scenes on the big screen and, the action on the pitch.

Jillian Sloane uses a haptic board

Jillian Sloane

Surprise bonus edition of Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album featuring new Madonna and Feid collaboration, Read My Lips, launched

The Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album has expanded following the surprise release of its bonus edition, out now via SALXCO UAM & Def Jam Recordings. 

Haptic board

Blind and low-vision fans experience FIFA World Cup 2026™ with haptic boards

Football Fern culture helps Jenny and Tyler Bindon set mother-son record at FIFA World Cup 2026™

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been a tournament of records both on and off the pitch. Now, a unique milestone has been reached with somewhat less fanfare, as New Zealanders Tyler and Jenny Bindon entered the record books with a unique first.

Jenny Bindon (mother of NZL’s Tyler Bindon and former Football Fern) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between New Zealand and Egypt 

Tyler and Jenny Bindon

Jenny and Tyler Bindon set mother-son record at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Alex Morgan expects FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ to be “bigger than ever before”

Having experienced the inspiring, transformative power of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as a young fan and then a two-time champion, Alex Morgan has a sense of what’s coming when the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Brazil™ kicks off in exactly one year’s time.

Alex Morgan of USA poses for a portrait

Road to the Cup: turning FIFA World Cup dreams into reality in Texas

More than 1,000 boys and girls from Houston, Texas, took part in the Road to the Cup tournament

Road to the Cup winners pose with the trophy after the final.

Alex Morgan 

Aline Pellegrino speaks

One year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ kicks off

Bureau of the Council appoints Azerbaijan as host of FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™

As part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026™.

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Jill Ellis promises ‘incredible party’ one-year out from FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™

With one year to go until the start of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™, FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis is promising fans across the globe that they can expect an “incredible party” and “breathtaking football”.

FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis, holds the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy 

Kaká and Boston: tracing Brazil’s enduring World Cup legacy

Boston-based centre-back hopes to see Brazil secure another FIFA World Cup™ title on US soil

Kaká (Boston Legacy)

Brazil counts down: one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ kicks off

 With one year to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ gets under way, celebrations are sweeping across the host nation, marking the start of the final countdown to the highly anticipated tournament, taking place from 24 June to 25 July 2027.

One Year to Go to FIFA Womens' World Cup Brazil 2027

FIFA Diploma in Club Management and Players Executive Programme graduates honoured 

Graduates of the third class of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the first-ever class of the FIFA Players Executive Programme were awarded their diplomas in a memorable ceremony at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management and Players Executive Programme group photo

Livano Comenencia’s historic FIFA World Cup goal a proud moment for Curaçao, and his father

With a confident and timely swing of his left leg, Curaçao midfielder Livano Comenencia provided a transcendent moment for his country, and an early but perfect Father’s Day gift.

 Livano Comenencia #8 of Curacao celebrates with Juninho Bacuna #7 

Full stadiums, great atmosphere and thrilling football: Gianni Infantino delighted with FIFA World Cup 2026™

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that he is delighted with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ so far, saying it has produced full stadiums, a passionate atmosphere and thrilling football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana

From watching Pelé to protecting Maradona, Mexico City Stadium groundsman has seen it all

The Mexico City Stadium is the first to host three FIFA World Cup™ tournaments and Isabel “Chabelo” Ramírez has been part of all of them. Today, Ramírez leads a team of 10 groundsmen and works tirelessly to maintain the pitch. 

Isabel ‘Chabelo’ Ramírez 

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™ and FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026™

Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process, FIFA has announced the list of match officials who will oversee matches at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup™ and the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ in 2026.

FIFA Team One armband 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ captivates global audiences 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has made a spectacular start on and off the pitch, with the tournament's opening matches delivering record-breaking television audiences across the globe and reaffirming football's unique ability to unite millions of fans.

People watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Mexico and South Africa in a sports bar in Shanghai

Football brings Algeria and city of Lawrence, Kansas together

Algeria have their base camp in Lawrence, Kansas. Since arriving, the Desert Foxes have felt completely at home. 2,500 fans attended a FIFA-organised community training session ahead of their opening match.

Be Active Community Training Session in Kansas City

A Road to the Cup champion team celebrates on the winners’ stage.

A goalkeeper makes a diving save in a Road to the Cup final.

A player drives forward during a Road to the Cup championship game.

Fast-paced action during a Road to the Cup final at the FIFA Fan Festival™.

Players battle for possession during a Road to the Cup final.

Young players compete on the Road to the Cup pitch at the FIFA Fan Festival™.

A goalkeeper makes a crucial save during a Road to the Cup championship match.

Players celebrate after winning a Road to the Cup championship match.

Road to the Cup

Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd 

It was an unforgettable scene that fit the historic occasion, as a colourful and boisterous sell-out crowd at Monterrey Stadium – plus a masterful performance by Japan – highlighted match number 1,000 of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, 20 June.

Chief tournament officer Jürgen Mainka, Monterrey President Manuel Filizola, FIFA President Gianni infantino, Pedro Esquivel and Alejandro Hutt

Monterrey and Dallas: Refereeing history made in 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

The 1,000th match in FIFA World Cup™ history marked a milestone for the tournament itself, and also for the officials entrusted with overseeing the occasion. 

Switzerland’s Fedayi San (VAR), the United States’ Joe Dickerson (AVAR), and Germany’s Bastian Dankert (Support VAR)

Be Active Community Training Session

FIFA World Cup™ Community Training Sessions bring players and local communities together

The Netherlands’ Oranje Bus: 22 years and counting at FIFA World Cup 2026™

Der legendäre Doppeldecker begleitet die Oranje seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten rund um die Welt.

The Netherlands’ Oranje Bus

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR support refugee communities in Malawi through football

To mark World Refugee Day 2026, the FIFA Foundation is highlighting football-based activities in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, delivered through its collaboration with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.

FIFA Foundation and UNHCR support refugee communities in Malawi 

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos delighted as Monterrey prepares to host FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 

A Day in the Life of ‘Team One’ at FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA's elite group of referees, assistants and video match officials – known as Team One – are supported by the same level of high-performance infrastructure as the world's top players.

Referees Training Session - FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA Legends mark the 1,000th match of the FIFA World Cup™

In its 23rd edition, the FIFA World Cup™ reaches a milestone in Monterrey today. Match 36 of this year’s global showpiece is also the 1,000th fixture in the competition’s history.

1986 World Cup Final, Azteca Stadium, Mexico, 29th June, 1986, Argentina 3 v West Germany 2, Argentina's Diego Maradona proudly holds aloft the World Cup trophy amongst masses of fans and photographers

FIFA Foundation - Dzaleka Refugee Camp

The FIFA World Cup™ Community Training Sessions, where participating teams give local fans the chance to watch them practice, have provided a powerful demonstration of football’s ability to unite, bringing visiting players and local communities together.

Be Active at Curacao Community Training Session

FIFA World Cup 2026™ fans become lifesavers by learning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Football fans at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ are being offered the chance to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), an initiative that shows the biggest sporting event in history can also be used to make the world a healthier place.

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