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What’s the full match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026?

match schedule, groups and format for World Cup 2026? The 23rd edition of the FIFA

Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches

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 group stage schedule

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

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

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

USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets

matches against South Korea in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic in Mexico City. Turkiye vs USA in Los Angeles, Brazil vs Morocco in New York/New Jersey and Scotland vs Brazil in Miami are among other

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup matches as FIFA changes stance

matches and is especially popular among fans of US football. ## Which other US stadiums are hosting the World Cup? The USA will open their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at the SoFi

FIFA ‘surprised’ by US backlash as transport costs skyrocket at World Cup

2026 ⁠Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 ⁠FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across

Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100

2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches," the spokesperson said. "Recognising the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 Fifa adjusted the Host

Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation

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, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on Wednesday that the Ministry of Youth and Sports ensured

World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices

2026 matches, following reports that United States transport authorities have jacked up prices just for this summer’s tournament. New Jersey Transit is planning to charge fans more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station

Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup

match between AC Milan and Juventus FC at the San Siro stadium in Milan, northern Italy, on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AFP__20260426__A92J9NQ__v2__HighRes__TopshotFblItaSerieaMilanJuventus-1777366446.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C504&quality=80) Modric will play in his fifth World

World Cup 2026: Saudi Arabia sack coach Herve Renard

match between Saudi Arabia and Iraq at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on October 14, 2025. (Photo by Abdel Ghani BASHIR / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AFP__20251014__78TV863__v4__HighRes__FblWc2026AsiaQualifiersKsaIrq-1776430087.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Saudi Arabia players celebrate with French coach Herve Renard

Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?

matches and scored two goals in a campaign that ended at the group stage. **Egypt at World Cup 2026:** Belgium (June 15), New Zealand (June 21), Iran (June 26) ## Lamine Yamal: Spain All eyes will