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matches. That is after they went 34 years (1985-2019) without a win over their closest rivals. They are now playing successive World Cups – to qualify for the World Cup in [Qatar in 2022](/news/2022/12/1/despite-early-world-cup-exit-canada-has-high-hopes-for-future
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 - CONCACAF Qualifiers - Group B - Jamaica v Curacao - National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica - November 18, 2025 Curacao players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-11-19T024354Z_2078571538_UP1ELBJ07L3BO_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-JAM-CUW-1773213579.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C526&quality=80)
2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Soccer was once considered niche in the U.S. Then came the 1994 World Cup](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5795791/2026-history-soccer-fifa-world-cup-fans) One early, seminal example is Ricky Martin's "La Copa
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
2026, compared with fewer than 50 million combined for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. The FIFA leader added that 25 percent of tickets for the group phase were priced at under $300. “You cannot
opening match in Mexico City. “Now we are very happy that we can go to Mexico,” South Africa coach Hugo Broos said. “The past days have been a little bit stressful with all the problems
matches scheduled at the stadium. The venue, which will be known as the Los Angeles Stadium during the tournament, will host eight World Cup games, including the opening fixture for the United States on June
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 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 battle for number 10 Bellingham is perhaps the most effective out of several talented England number 10s, but the 22-year
open the tournament against South Africa at Estadio Azteca on June 11.  ## What are the key dates for squad
World Cup 2026 games, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/939/cpsprodpb/9474/live/b8da8a30-4556-11f1-a4b0-8306ec2ff5e9.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Return train tickets to the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey from Manhattan are priced
2026. The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late May 9 that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a "major diplomatic asset". World football's governing
2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/03/nx-s1-5733993/fifa-world-cup-iran-war-us-canada-mexico) There were brief bursts of excitement for the sport in the late 20th century — such as when legendary Brazilian player
Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier against Serbia](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/870/cpsprodpb/c5c9/live/f399b230-5565-11f1-87d0-5140b8b5664e.jpg)Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Eberechi Eze has produced for Tuchel, scoring three goals in World Cup qualifying Apart from a few exceptions, including perhaps
2026 World Cup tickets bought by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions.** The Leopards are returning to football's biggest stage for the first time
opening the door for nations that have never qualified before. Indeed, four teams will be playing at their first World Cup in North America this summer: Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. Here
match against Barcelona. However, fans were angered by what they said were photos of Mbappe with actress Ester Exposito on a yacht in Sardinia, sparking backlash against his perceived lack of commitment. After the backlash
opening game against Paraguay on June 12. “A couple of weeks ago there was some reporting, or rumours, about ICE potentially being at the FIFA games or events,” Luna said at a news conference