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2026 FIFA World Cup. Having navigated a challenging qualification campaign, they return to the tournament
2026) - FIFA world ranking: 63 **Overview** [Jordan](/sports/2026/6/6/jordan-world-cup-2026-preview-players-to-watch-group-matches-and-squad) enter their first ever World Cup with a determination to make a positive impression despite being drawn into a challenging
challenges in their other matches.  ## Regional clusters To reduce the logistical challenge
FIFA World Cup, in Willemstad, Curacao, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Endrymar Martis)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AP25324111253698-1772609605.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Curacao players celebrate their 2026 World Cup qualification [Endrymar Martis/AP] ## Where is Curacao? It is 60km (37 miles
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has insisted Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States, despite the football governing body’s Congress opening without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges
World Cup match against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday. However, several people familiar with the tournament planning said they do not currently expect him to be there, according to a report by Politico, although
challenges, as Iraq return to the World Cup after 40 long years.  Born in Baghdad, Ali Jasim has played club football in several countries, including Italy, Turkiye and Saudi Arabia
World Cup, alongside Mexico and Canada, even if much of the build-up has been overshadowed by concerns over the unprecedented costs to fans, and various security issues. Describing it as "an incredible opportunity
FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Group F match against the Netherlands, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26164570060598-1781419899.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Japan men’s national football team members attend a training session [Julio
2026 FIFA World Cup soccer matches in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AP26132088567910-1780905503.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) The Arrowhead Stadium, rebranded as Kansas City Stadium, will host World Cup games [Charlie Riedel/AP] ## What security measures
2026 World Cup so far will be played on Saturday when record five-time champions Brazil face African giants Morocco in a scintillating Group C fixture. As the World Cup’s most successful side, Brazil
2026 FIFA World Cup. The workers are standing in a metal basket at the end of the crane's long arm and are doing work to the top rim of the stadium.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5335x5335+1334+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fdf%2Fcd%2F38700d20438098cd0395c18cf23f%2Fgettyimages-2279843852.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5851660/world-cup-2026-soccer-where-to-watch-preview-facts)
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
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) Norway will test that philosophy in Iraq’s opening game, as the Lions face a team containing Erling Haaland, a football forward
World Cup matches, fan fests, and to a travel sector that will see a dramatic increase in traffic. DHS is cognizant of lone wolves and small cells inspired to commit violence, as the DHS Office