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2026 World Cup … the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting the national team’s three group stage matches,” FFIRI said in a statement
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
2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kick off Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic. The first game for the United States will be against Paraguay on Friday
FIFA Venues of World Cup 2026-1776670771](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Venues-of-World-Cup-2026-1776670771.png?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] ## Canada: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada **Training:** National Soccer Development Centre **Accommodation:** The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver **Fixtures:** Bosnia (June 12, Toronto), Qatar (June
2026: FIFA chief Infantino defends pricing and tickets in US FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended high ticket prices for this year’s World Cup in North America by saying that the event, which captivates
country’s institutions are fully prepared for its national football team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA [World Cup](/sports/2026/4/22/five-major-issues-affecting-the-fifa-world-cup-with-50-days-to-go) in the United States, Canada and Mexico. In a statement made to state broadcaster IRIB
country’s World Cup scoring record in sight as he needs just two more strikes to equal Gary Lineker’s record of 10 goals in the tournament.  will certainly be the most
FIFA How teams are group World Cup 2026-1776670778](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-How-teams-are-group-World-Cup-2026-1776670778.png?quality=80) The only recent disappointments come in the World Cup, yet there are mitigating circumstances. In 2018, the West Africans were the first side
2026 World Cup squad Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among a number of high-profile names excluded by Thomas Tuchel from England’s [World Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) squad. Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold
three weeks to the tournament’s kickoff in Mexico, organisers FIFA have not found any buyers for broadcasting its most coveted product in India. Here’s what we know about the World Cup broadcast rights
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
countries that prepare and perform well can minimise that difference,” Abbasi said, adding that heat can be used positively too. “Heat is a significant factor in creating good athletes; one way to improve athletic capabilities
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
2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts? **Previous World Cup appearances**: One **Best performance**: Group stage (2022) **First appearance**: 2022 (Qatar) **Top goal scorer**: Mohammed Muntari (1) **Most appearances**: Abdelkarim Hassan, Boualem Khoukhi, Akram
2026 as the reigning champions after dethroning France at the Qatar World Cup 2022 to win their third title. Their great South American rivals Brazil are the most successful team in the tournament’s history
three opening ceremonies in each host nation instead of one mega event. Mexico City will inaugurate the tournament with its opening ceremony on June 11, hours before the hosts take on South Africa. The performance
World Cup. The shooting came less than two months after masked gunmen from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel unleashed a wave of violence, sowing fear across the country following the killing of their leader
three knives as he charged past a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday. He did not enter a plea when appearing in court on Monday. The incident has sparked
2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [FIFA hikes World Cup prices, again. A finals ticket can now cost as much as $11,000](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5770564/fifa-world-cup-ticket-prices) "We always talked about going