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DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

France World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

More than 1 in 3 World Cup matches face dangerous heat risk, NPR analysis finds

2026 World Cup. "They can also overheat and collapse," Mullan warns. "This has happened to people." Loading... In an email to NPR, a spokesperson for FIFA, the governing body for international soccer, wrote that

New York hotel workers union reaches deal to avoid strike ahead of World Cup

Fifa World Cup beginning in June*.* The eight-year contract agreement between the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council – representing 27,000 hotel workers – and the Hotel Association of [New York](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/new-york) City, which

World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

FIFA Football World Cup draw [Roberto Schimdt/AFP] Saudi Arabia are in Group H at the 2026 World Cup, alongside two former champions, Spain and Uruguay, and debutants Cape Verde. All their group games are scheduled

What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings, real-time match results and schedules

World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place

World Cup 2026, even if already-qualified Iran does not compete at the finals. Since the United States-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28, Iran’s participation in this summer’s edition

What to know about Cape Verde at World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026](https://aje.aj-harbinger.com/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary, and keep up to date with group standings and real-time match results and schedules

Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino

2026 World Cup is already shaping behind-the-scenes discussions, and the issue is particularly acute given the tournament’s cross-border nature. The expanded 48-team World Cup, cohosted by ⁠Canada, the United States

Morocco World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group and squad list

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Unfancied Brazil will stay sharp at the World Cup, Casemiro says

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11 . You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

Who are the best young players to watch at FIFA World Cup 2026?

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

FIFA World Cup begins on June 11. You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary

US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’

2026 FIFA World Cup, but he added the players will not be allowed to bring people with ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with them. Since the United States-Israeli

Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup

2026 FIFA World Cup Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian [national football team](/sports/2026/5/19/iran-squad-in-race-against-time-for-world-cup-readiness-amid-us-israel-war) during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States

World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?

FIFA’s role as tournament organiser, has overshadowed the growing list of security concerns and protests in Mexico where the tournament opener kicks off next month. The World Cup 2026 opens in Mexico City

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

Fifa to wear those strips. From that 34-shirt shortlist, Curacao's away shirt was the most popular choice by BBC Sport readers of those presently not set to feature. Japan's away shirt

Iran World Cup squad members apply for US, Canada visas in Turkiye

2026 he was "very confident" in FIFA's protocols as the team prepare to play at the World Cup in the United States. The players are to stay several weeks before heading to the World