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team photo on stage during the U.S. Soccer World Cup roster reveal on Tuesday in New York City.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3694x3694+985+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9a%2Fed%2Fbcfaef4e48d8b19366c75218bad8%2Fgettyimages-2278337327.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/26/nx-s1-5835318/2026-world-cup-us-roster-usmnt) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [A mix of veterans and newcomers
team could still be sent to the 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
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) Despite this, the 1994 World Cup
team’s recent success. Here, players prepare for a training session.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3385x3385+846+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F3d%2F5845dbfa460aaa98b9629800805c%2F04-2026-npr-football-edits-14.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Cape Verde: Tiny nation, massive World Cup dream](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/10/nx-s1-5796264/cape-verde-tiny-nation-massive-world-cup-dream) The American
team has not played a World Cup qualifier in Baghdad since. In March 2020, Fifa gave the green light to the southern city of Basra, meaning that, at last, crucial home games did not have
2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) favourites could work in the team’s favour when the tournament kicks off in North America next week. [Brazil](/sports/2026/5/28/brazils-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-squad) are the only team to have played in every World Cup
2026 Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed has been left out of Egypt’s preliminary squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup, but uncapped teenager Hamza Abdelkarim, who plays for the Barcelona under-19 team
FIFA PASS as of April 15, 2026”. She referred to a previously announced programme to fast-track visa processing for the World Cup. The administration had also previously waived the bond requirements for “qualifying team
FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup. Last week Shakira teased the new official song for the World Cup, releasing a brief
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
2026 World Cup – the first edition of the global showpiece tournament to feature 48 teams – will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. US Immigration and Customs
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 World Cup, but the hosts must take our concerns into account,” the Iranian federation said on its official website. “We will participate in the World Cup tournament, but without any retreat from our beliefs
FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play in the United States of America,” Infantino said. [Trump later said](/sports/2026/4/30/trumps-says-iran-can-play-at-world-cup-in-us-after-fifa-confirmation) he was “OK” with Iran playing in the country. “If Gianni said
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
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
FIFA World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) could be the final act for some of football’s finest talents. Although some of this tournament’s players will set a men’s football record by appearing in their
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
2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26132088567910-1780905503.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) The Arrowhead Stadium, rebranded as Kansas City Stadium, will host World Cup games [Charlie Riedel/AP] ## What security measures
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