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Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches

first two matches in June, although the ban can be appealed. The World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. ![INTERACTIVE-Football FIFA World Cup 2026

Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?

World Cup 2026 will be the first major tournament to use them,” FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina told reporters. “These amendments aim to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, enhance match

What are World Cup 2026 national team base camps and their locations?

2026 national team base camps and their locations? As the World Cup approaches its kickoff day, the participating teams are getting closer to finalising their squads and planning their final few weeks before the June

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

matches are taking place in 16 cities across United States, Mexico and Canada Eight years ago, Fifa awarded the 2026 World Cup to United States, Mexico and Canada as it was trying to recover from

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

2026 edition was supposed to give everyone a chance to concentrate on the football. Remarkably, this World Cup is in danger of being more controversial. The [astronomical cost of tickets,](/sport/football/articles/c80x38e04yro) a [subpoena over ticket

World Cup opening ceremony: Who’s performing, when it starts, how to watch

first time. Together, the three countries will open the tournament. This World Cup will feature a [record 104 matches](/sports/2026/6/7/world-cup-2026-in-numbers-key-statistical-goals-titles-and-age-records) spread across 16 host cities. The global event will run from the opening match

FIFA World Cup 2026: Haiti forced to change kit over war imagery

World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) opening match after the governing body banned a depiction of a war scene on the shirts. Saeta confirmed the change in a statement posted on Instagram on Wednesday, following FIFA

Which teams will make their debut at World Cup 2026?

first World Cup in North America this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Here is Al Jazeera’s short guide to the debutants at this year’s competition. ## Cape Verde - **FIFA world ranking

Thursday briefing: What would it take for streets to be safe for all?

World Cup 2026**  England’s Declan Rice, right, celebrates with teammate Anthony Gordon after scoring

World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert

first World Cup ever, **Scotland's Craig Gordon** will be competing as the oldest footballer on the global stage and second oldest in World Cup history at 43 years old. ![Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon

For many fans, the World Cup begins with a pack of stickers. The U.S. is catching up

2026 Panini stickers bought at the Soccer Locker on June 2 in Miami. **Joe Raedle/Getty Images** Joe Raedle/Getty Images NEW YORK — In Brian Sanchez's slice of Astoria, the FIFA World Cup doesn't begin

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off,** drawing billions of viewers to the world's biggest sporting event. Mexico will compete against South Africa in the opening match in Mexico City. The lead

World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch

first World Cup match. But organisers may also have to contend with unusual June temperatures, with highs of about 29 degrees Celsius (85 degrees Fahrenheit) forecast for Belgium’s meeting with Egypt on Monday, threatening

A World Cup guide for new football fans

Cup is staged every four years. The 2026 tournament is the largest ever, with 48 countries competing. Using world rankings, the teams have been drawn into 12 groups of four countries. The top two teams

Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA marketplace

Cup matches in Toronto can now only be resold for their original price on FIFA’s official marketplace after football’s world governing body updated its policy to comply with the Ontario government’s recent

How the 1994 World Cup kicked off America's love affair with soccer

first time that the U.S. has hosted the World Cup, the upcoming tournament is expected to be vastly different. "One of the key aspects of the '94 World Cup was taking football

FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?

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

39 World Cup teams will be based in the U.S. Here's which squad will be closest to you

2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [A mix of veterans and newcomers will represent the United States at the World Cup](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5835318/2026-world-cup-us-roster-usmnt) These base camps are expected to generate money

Iran’s football team shows World Cup readiness with social media posts

matches before the World Cup. The Asian giants’ participation in the tournament became uncertain after the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, with Iranian officials questioning the US’s role

World Cup 2026 squad deadlines: Key dates, team lists, final announcements

first group match. ## How many players will be on the World Cup roster? Each nation can name 26 players in its squad list, making the total number of footballers entering the tournament a whopping