Preparations and Early Events for the Upcoming FIFA World Cup
Preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup are underway, with teams playing warm-up matches and logistical issues being addressed, such as Japan ditching a pre-World Cup pitch due to poor conditions. Meanwhile, stadium workers in the LA area are set to vote on a strike a week before the tournament begins, and Shakira is confirmed to perform at the opening ceremony.
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LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins
Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection Workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, are voting on whether to authorize a strike one week before World Cup soccer games are slated to begin in the Los Angeles area. Unite Here Local 11’s strike authorization vote comes as ongoing negotiations for a new contract with stadium operator Legends Global have stalled, with workers saying they deserve a greater share of the ...
By Roque Planas in Los Angeles
Read full article →FIFA bans refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums despite original rules stating otherwise
FIFA has now banned refillable plastic water bottles from World Cup stadiums just one week before the tournament despite previous guidance saying otherwise.
Read full article →Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
Read full article →Socceroo Aiden O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut
Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.
Read full article →France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up defeat
The Elephants overturned an early deficit to beat France 2-1 on Thursday, inflicting a rare defeat on Didier Deschamps's side in their penultimate World Cup warm-up game.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →‘This is the pinnacle,’ Arlington native Miles Robinson to play in first World Cup
Local standout athlete Miles Robinson will make his World Cup debut for the U.S. Men's National Team.
Read full article →Japan ditch pre-World Cup pitch in Monterrey due to poor conditions
Video of Japan training at Tigres' facility went viral on Mexican social media Wednesday, as the pitch had visible signs of wear.
Read full article →Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Read full article →What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?
Falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
Read full article →World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia - Yahoo Sports
World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia Yahoo Sports
Read full article →France beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast before World Cup opener - OneFootball
France beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast before World Cup opener OneFootball
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