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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’s [expansion from 32 to 48](/sports/2026/5/14/fifa-world-cup-2026-what-to-expect-from-the-48-team-format) teams as a watershed moment for inclusivity, opening the door for nations that have never qualified before. Indeed, four teams will be playing at their
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
2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5803486/fifa-world-cup-soccer-football-tickets) The tournament will also take place during a politically volatile period
2026 Stadiums Los_Angeles_Stadium-1779602605](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/INTERACTIVE-World-Cup-2026-Stadiums-Los_Angeles_Stadium-1779602605.jpg?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] ## Protests anticipated at Iran World Cup games The venue will also be in the limelight for hosting two of Iran’s three group-stage
Teams that have qualified for the World Cup 2026-1776671102](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Teams-that-have-qualified-for-the-World-Cup-2026-1776671102.png?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] ## Estevao, Rodrygo and Eder Militao: Brazil Brazil and Chelsea forward [Estevao has also been ruled out](/sports/2026/4/25/brazil-and-chelsea-star-estevaos-world-cup-hopes-in-doubt-after-injury) of the remaining
Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26131781003576-1779196260.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo is popular on and off the field [File
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
Team.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/800x800+69+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F15%2Fa0%2F0fadce3947ee989d226d662d1177%2Fream-3.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124246/world-cup-usmnt-tim-ream) ### [2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124246/world-cup-usmnt-tim-ream) The roster
2026. "It's obvious when it comes to Fifa competitions, any team, including the supporters and officials of that team, who qualify for a World Cup need to have access to the country, otherwise there
Cup, in Tucson, Arizona, on May 7, 2026. In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers. In Washington, President Donald Trump threatens nothing less than "complete victory" will suffice
participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry
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
2026 World Cup “will no doubt be one of the greatest and most spectacular events in the history of mankind, attracting millions of fans from around the world to eleven host cities across America”. “President
2026 whereby single yellow cards in the final competition will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals,” it said. At the last World Cup, players had to serve
2026 World Cup, which US president Donald Trump’s envoy, Paolo Zampolli, has reportedly proposed to Fifa, is firstly not possible, and secondly not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes
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) Norway will test that philosophy in Iraq’s opening game, as the Lions face a team containing Erling Haaland, a football forward who has been [anything but a normal human
2026 may now look like for the Catalan. ## What happened to Lamine Yamal? Barcelona were looking to re-establish their nine-point advantage over Real when they played Celta Vigo on Wednesday, April 22. With
participate in his fifth World Cup. Modric left the field with 10 minutes left in the game, and although clearly in pain, he remained on the bench until the end without receiving medical treatment. Tests
2026 World Cup is by far the costliest at $3.8bn, a figure that includes all operational costs and prize money. Infantino is expected to stand unopposed for a third full term as Fifa president