On June 11, 2026, the FIFA World Cup kicked off its competition in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with 48 national soccer teams vying for the trophy.
And with the international event has come a flurry of rumors about the players, team rivalries, tickets for fans — and more.
In the months leading up to the event, Snopes covered multiple claims inspired by the U.S. hosting matches, including whether U.S. President Donald Trump offered crypto rewards to fans and attendees could be banned for antisemitism. Also, considering the Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies, we investigated a rumor in early June 2026 that the U.S. games would be relocated to Canada and Mexico (that didn't happen).
Snopes also reported on topics surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, held in Russia and Qatar, respectively.
Below are 12 claims we've looked into involving the FIFA World Cup over the years.
