Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony

Colombian pop star Shakira will perform her official song for the 2026 World Cup at the competition's opening ceremony in Mexico.

Iran World Cup 2026 team guide

All eyes will be on Team Melli amid the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel, making their campaign one of the most unusual and unpredictable of recent times This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...

By Behnam Jafarzadeh

Colombia's World Cup jersey becomes a political battleground ahead of runoff election

As Colombia gears up for the World Cup, the national team's iconic yellow jersey is becoming a political battleground in a bitter presidential race.

By John Otis

Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?

The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?

USMNT captain Tim Ream says team's World Cup mindset is simple: 'Let's win the thing'

USMNT captain Tim Ream told Fox News Digital that the team's mindset is to win the 2026 World Cup, saying there's no reason to shy away from that goal.

Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup

Maxime Crepeau will be Canada's starting goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup. Canada coach Jesse Marsch announced the decision at a press conference Thursday, handing Crepeau the No. 1 job after a months-long battle with Dayne St. Clair.

As the largest World Cup ever kicks off, health officials are focused on more than Ebola

Officials are more concerned about highly contagious diseases like measles and respiratory viruses, which can spread quickly through large, fast-moving crowds.

Mexico set for unprecedented third turn as World Cup host

Historically, the Mexican national team – known as ‘El Tri’ – has never exactly been renowned for its sporting achievements. The country reached the quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986. However, football is part of everyday life in every family and every village in Mexico. On 11 June, the country will host its third World Cup, a first in history, much to the delight of an entire nation that lives and breathes football.

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World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

By Lawrence Ostlere

The Top 5 Food and Beverage World Cup 2026 Collectibles

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially taking over North America, and the action isn't just contained to the pitch.

‘FIFA World Cup’ Video Game to Launch on Netflix With Daily Updates Based on Real Tournament Results

Netflix will make its biggest push into the gaming industry so far with the debut of “FIFA World Cup Launch Edition” June 11. Created by “007 First Light” developer Delphi Interactive and Netflix Games in collaboration with FIFA, “FIFA World Cup” is described as a “streamlined football simulation game” that just requires having Netflix queued […]

By Jennifer Maas

How FIFA is turning World Cup into an NBA, NFL-style made-for-TV event

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature mandatory three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half, effectively splitting matches into four quarters regardless of weather conditions. The change gives coaches extra tactical time and allows broadcasters to air commercials, adding over 10 hours of stoppage time across the tournament. While some coaches support the move, others fear it could disrupt football’s traditional flow and rhythm.

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Inside Nike’s Star-Studded World Cup Campaign With Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott and … Ted Lasso

Channing Tatum, LeBron James and Jason Sudeikis (in character) joined soccer stars like Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo and others in a short film set at a Hollywood film studio.

By Alex Weprin

Tim Wigmore: How this World Cup shows that Europe’s golden age of hosting sport is over

From this summer’s tournament to the LA Olympics, rugby union and cricket, the US is luring the biggest events as money reshapes global calendar

By Tim Wigmore

World Cup 2026: ‘All matches lead to Alphamega’

The world’s biggest football event is back and ready to captivate billions of fans across the globe. And since every great match needs the perfect teammates, Alphamega Hypermarkets are kicking off the World Cup with a packed schedule of offers, prizes and surprises designed to keep the fun score climbing. From June 4, 2026 to […]

Robinhood stock rises 5% after launching FIFA World Cup trading

Bosnia's first World Cup success

They will play joint hosts Canada in their first Group B match

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Refillable water bottles banned from World Cup stadiums

Fans will be barred from bringing refillable water bottles into the World Cup's 16 stadiums across North America, including some with limited or no shade from the sun, followi...

KBC confirms 2026 World Cup broadcast days before kick-off

The 39-day extravaganza, featuring 48 countries, starts on June 11.

Messi and ‘Dibu’ Martínez return to training as World Cup countdown begins

Argentina’s captain and star goalkeeper have joined preparations in the United States, quietly stepping up their work after suffering injuries La entrada Messi and ‘Dibu’ Martínez return to training as World Cup countdown begins se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Fernando Romero Nuñez

A star-studded Mexican musical lineup will take the stage at the World Cup opening ceremonies

Maná, Lila Downs, Alejandro Fernández and Los Ángeles Azules will headline the opening ceremonies, which will start 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. Mexico-So. Africa match. The post A star-studded Mexican musical lineup will take the stage at the World Cup opening ceremonies appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Oranje departs for United States as FIFA World Cup countdown begins

The Netherlands national team has departed for the U.S. as preparations enter their final stage ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup

The curtain has fallen on the 2025-26 club season, with Paris Saint-Germain capping another remarkable campaign by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy. The post Ballon d’Or 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

2026 World Cup: France friendly is more than preparation for Cote d’Ivoire – Oumar Diakité

The two nations are set to meet on June 4 at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes as part of their final preparations for the World Cup.

By Kweku Lawrence

Al Annabi eye historic World Cup run in 2026

For Qatar, the 2026 World Cup is no longer about being the greatest host. It is about proving how far Al Annabi has come on the pitch. Four years after… (The post Al Annabi eye historic World Cup run in 2026 is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Sebastian Marmol

Icelanders Expected to Wager ISK 7.5 Billion During World Cup

Icelanders are expected to spend around ISK 7.5 billion on online betting during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, according to a report commissioned by the University of Iceland Lottery and prepared by the US-based Gaming Compliance International. As reported by RÚV, the report estimates the value of Iceland’s betting market at ISK 51.8 billion in… The post Icelanders Expected to Wager ISK 7.5 Billion During World Cup appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman

DR Congo return to the World Cup 52 years after a 1974 trip haunted by the threats and a vicious dictator - CBS Sports

DR Congo return to the World Cup 52 years after a 1974 trip haunted by the threats and a vicious dictator  CBS Sports

France vs Ivory Coast LIVE streaming info: Where to watch international friendly ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026? - Sportstar

France vs Ivory Coast LIVE streaming info: Where to watch international friendly ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026?  Sportstar