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2026 World Cup” will see the worst of this. “Tickets for the final are going for about $10,000. People who normally follow England to every tournament are thinking this might
followed by the last-16, quarterfinals, semifinals and the final. ## World Cup expansion is “a natural evolution” for football Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global football development, thinks expanding
match on a big screen at a street crossing close to midnight. “It was one of the best nights, watching Messi lift the World Cup,” he told Al Jazeera. “Everyone went crazy. We danced
2026 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/getty_6a06e4b477-1778836660.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Garry Rodrigues of Cape Verde is challenged by Onni Valakari of Finland during a match in March [Phil Walter/Getty Images] Cape Verde
following the violence triggered by the killing of the drug cartel leader. Repeated incidents have brought the country’s ability to combat violent crime into question, with its leadership attempting to allay fears and criticism
2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AFP__20260525__B3X62PR__v2__HighRes__FblMlsInterMiamiPhiladelphia-1779698754.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C481&quality=80) Messi leaves the pitch during the Miami-Philadelphia MLS match [Chandan Khanna/AFP] ## Did Messi get injured before the World Cup? While the Miami striker
2026 warm-up match Spain wrapped up their World Cup warm-up matches with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Peru in Puebla, Mexico. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring on Monday after just two minutes
MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-25T152328Z_2088134110_UP1EM4P16R31V_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-ENGLAND-LIV-CRY-1777181251.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C497&quality=80) Salah holds his hamstring while talking
match. The rule change was made after Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. ## Throw-in and goal-kick countdowns
match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the Fifa World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into the United States. "Fifa is not involved in host country immigration
following reports in US media that FIFA had banned tailgating before World Cup matches at major stadiums. FIFA countered these reports, carried by CBS News, NBC Boston and WCVB Boston, by issuing a statement
2026. (Photo by YASIN AKGUL / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AFP__20260520__B3JD2NH__v3__HighRes__TopshotFblEurC3FreiburgAstonVillaFinal-1779345792.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Aston Villa won their first European trophy in 1982 [Yasin Akgul/AFP] ## ‘Always grateful for Europe’ Emery said this week that he did not feel like
follow:**We’ll have all the build-up on [Al Jazeera Sport](/sports) from 18:45 GMT in advance of our live text commentary stream. Portugal will wrap up their World Cup 2026 preparations with
follows a UEFA Champions League match where [Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni made racially abusive comments](/sports/2026/2/18/real-madrids-vinicius-to-have-alleged-racist-abuse-investigated-by-uefa) directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior while pulling his jersey up over his mouth to hide what
following a perfect qualification campaign. Japan also beat a tricky Scotland side in the same international window. In the last World Cup, Japan claimed [famous wins](/sports/2022/12/2/miracle-in-doha-japan-revels-in-stunning-world-cup-progress) over Spain and Germany in the group stage
following a [burst of violence](/news/2026/2/24/the-killing-of-mexican-drug-lord-el-mencho-how-it-unfolded) in a World Cup host city in February. Pressure has mounted on her as guests flood into Mexico City. Residents say authorities have prioritised the competition over pressing social
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
2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. **Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images** Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images *The following was* [*originally published in the Up First newsletter*](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/g-s1-126975/up-first-newsletter-iran-israel-lebanon-primaries-election-fraud-los-angeles-global-conflicts) *as part of the NPR Network's coverage of the World
follows reports that football’s governing body sold tickets by categories displayed on stadium maps, but later adjusted those categories before assigning specific seats. “Californians should be able to trust that the seats they purchase
2026 World Cup, despite a warning from the United States that the team must isolate for 21 days before arriving in the country, a team official has said. Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White