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history-making 2022 World Cup squad named for the 2026 tournament in North America. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who was only hired in March, drew heavily on the country’s diaspora in Europe, where
Fifa to drop the ticket prices, as well as calling for the US government to expedite visa applications for fans hoping to attend. The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents tens of thousands
Cup song Dai Dai - an Italian phrase meaning "let's go" or "come on" and also featuring Nigerian singer Burna Boy - on Thursday. The 49-year-old Hips Don't Lie singer also released Waka
FIFA World Cup. The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee [Omar Artan](/news/2026/6/8/us-confirms-denying-entry-to-somali-referee-set-to-take-part-in-world-cup), who was set to officiate in World Cup games, was denied entry into
FIFA has continued to tout the ["unprecedented" demand](https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/500-million-ticket-requests-submitted) for the tournament, and has said it expects the World Cup to break attendance records. Meanwhile, White House spokesman Davis Ingle told NPR last
FIFA’s rankings, this group looks to be pretty competitive. Brazil are not the powerhouse they once were, but Carlo Ancelotti’s side will still be heavy favourites to qualify in top spot. [Eventual African
history, Real Madrid are not used to failure. Los Blancos have only gone without a major trophy in four seasons this century - 2004-05, 2005-06, 2009-10, and 2020-21. In campaigns when they
FIFA Club World Cup qualifiers. Sundowns were among four African entrants at the first edition of the world club championship in the United States last year and returned home $12.5m richer. Apart from
World Cup, then you are there - then you can win it," the 52-year-old German said. "Then maybe it just takes a bit of luck or whatever. I strongly believe we are there
FIFA world ranking:** 18th **Fixtures:** Netherlands (June 14, Dallas, US), Tunisia (June 20, Monterrey, Mexico), Sweden (June 25, Dallas, US) Japan have been late bloomers in terms of World Cups, only reaching the tournament
history. While the US hosted the tournament in 1994 and Mexico in 1970 and 1986, Canada will host the competition for the first time. Together, the three countries will open the tournament. This World Cup
World Cup, threatening to undercut the economic boom that organisers and host cities once expected. “There’s less appetite to travel and pay high prices for tickets. I think there are also some geopolitical issues
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw in Washington in December [Dan Mullan/Pool via AP] ## Curacao’s head coach carousel Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat led Curacao to their first-ever World Cup, calling it the “craziest
Fifa award going. In fact since 2007, 20 of the 29 gongs awarded for Europe's player of the year has gone to one of them. With approaching 2,000 career goals between them
Fifa Champions Cup and three League Cups in her time at the club. "Beth has made a huge contribution to our football club over nine years, and will go down in history
Fifa's inaugural Peace Prize.](/sport/football/articles/cy5gw0wv5zqo) An immigration crackdown has been a key focus of the Trump administration, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) having its scope and budget significantly expanded. ICE has faced criticism
World Cup. He smiled and said "Yes". What makes Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal genuinely remarkable is not merely the praise being heaped upon him; it is the composure with which he carries
FIFA Club World Cup. Located within a mile of downtown Seattle, the stadium is easily accessible by multiple freeways and public transport.  The Seattle Stadium featured twice in the Guinness
Fifa World Cup which gets under way next month, featuring coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.** There will be [54 games broadcast live](/sport/football/articles/cgjnd28w56po) on BBC television, while audiences