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Are You Traveling to the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup? We’d Like to Hear From You.

Tell us about your experience buying tickets, finding a place to stay, making travel arrangements and, if you’re coming to the U.S., dealing with entry requirements.

By Danial Adkison

Bukayo Saka is playing through pain barrier, says Tuchel, as World Cup kick-off looms

Arsenal forward still struggling with achilles injury ‘Bukayo is just not there yet. Some things are missing’ Bukayo Saka continues to play through the pain of an achilles injury, according to the England manager, Thomas Tuchel, and must be managed carefully as the start of the World Cup looms large. The Arsenal winger joined up with the England squad in West Palm Beach on Saturday after being given an extra week off after his involvement in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Ge...

By David Hytner in West Palm Beach

To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage

Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name a few) have never made it past the group stage.

By Juliana Kim

Messi comes off the bench to score in Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up

Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.

Internet falls in love with German soccer fan discovering American South ahead of 2026 World Cup

A German soccer fan named Freddy is documenting his 2026 World Cup road trip through the American South, visiting Waffle House, Helen, Georgia, and more.

World Cup primer: Favourites, darkhorses and other stuff to know

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 2026 World Cup, where defending champion Argentina and co-host Canada are among the 48 nations competing in soccer's biggest event.

FIFA prioritising profit over fans at World Cup, ex-official says

A former FIFA official says the upcoming World Cup has been tainted by corporate greed as two US states investigate ticket pricing and practices.

By Kamin Gock

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President Claudia Sheinbaum described as a "provocation."

By FRANCE 24

The weird reason why a team’s World Cup loss can trigger a sharp drop in stock prices

Soccer’s premier tournament brings a hidden danger to your investment portfolio.

By Mark Hulbert

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York

By Richard Jolly

Here’s How To Watch The FIFA World Cup, In English Or Spanish - Forbes

Here’s How To Watch The FIFA World Cup, In English Or Spanish  Forbes

Somali World Cup referee denied entry to US arrives home to hero's welcome

A World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States arrived Wednesday in Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu, where he was received by a crowd of supporters and officials. Omar Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament.

By OMAR FARUK

‘World Cup of chaos’: Ian Wright blasts USA entry denials after Somali referee sent back

US World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee

The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup has defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.

US denies Somali World Cup soccer referee entry because of ‘security threat’

The Trump administration said on Tuesday the United States had denied Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan entry for the World Cup because of his links to “suspected members of terror organizations”. The administration’s strict immigration policies have been a point of concern ahead of the World Cup, with Washington imposing a sweeping travel ban […]

‘It’s like it’s a dream, once in a lifetime, to play the World Cup at home. We are so privileged’

Santiago Gimenez insists the heat, the altitude and home fans will make Mexico a feared opponent

By Jason Burt

Tuchel says England not World Cup favorites but can dare to dream

Most bookmakers have England among the leading title contenders but Thomas Tuchel reckons the six-decade drought since the nation's solitary triumph in 1966 counts against it.

K-pop artists get involved in FIFA World Cup 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday, with a number of K-pop stars pitching in to lend their support. Lisa of Blackpink will perform at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles as one of the headliners. She has teamed up with Brazilian performer Anitta and Nigerian rapper Rema for “Goals,” which is part of the official soundtrack for the World Cup. TWS will root for the Korean national team with the official anthem “Dream With Us,” befitting the role as the Korea Football Association’s ambassad

By The Korea Herald

US official defends decision to refuse entry to Somali referee ahead of World Cup

Asked about Omar Artan, Andrew Giuliani said the US was ensuring that “any bad actors” that try to enter the country will not get access.

Somali referee axed from World Cup

Artan would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup

By AFP

Decca Classics launch official Pavarotti football shirts ahead of 2026 World Cup

“Luciano was a man of huge passions, and football was definitely right at the top of the list" The post Decca Classics launch official Pavarotti football shirts ahead of 2026 World Cup appeared first on NME.

By Elizabeth Aubrey

Your favourite stars and their favourite teams this World Cup - The Daily Star

Your favourite stars and their favourite teams this World Cup  The Daily Star

Gamechanger? Bosnia’s World Cup Participation Could Create Moment of Collective Pride

The national football team’s participation in the World Cup has the potential to generate shared public emotion in a country best known for intractable divisions.

By Vladan Lausevic

Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in World Cup warm-up

Lionel Messi scores on his return from injury as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match. Read more on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-scores-on-injury-return-as-argentina-beat-iceland-in-world-cup-warm-up/

By Punch Newspapers

Activists climb a Mexico City monument to proclaim that human rights are ‘also in play’

The choice of the phrase "in play" (en juego) in reference to human rights was seemingly meant to call attention to how little notice they are getting compared to the World Cup games. The post Activists climb a Mexico City monument to proclaim that human rights are ‘also in play’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

Somalia’s Omar Artan had suspected terror ties – US govt explains visa refusal

A United States official has revealed that Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup because of his alleged "association with suspected members of terror organizations." The post Somalia’s Omar Artan had suspected terror ties – US govt explains visa refusal appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Oranje Leeuwinnen relegated to World Cup play-offs despite 3-1 win over Poland

A 3-1 victory over Poland was not enough to earn the Netherlands women's team automatic qualification for next year's World Cup.

By 89420

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases ​had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local ‌population about the importance of safety measures.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

DR Congo: Health concerns and chaotic preparation cast doubts on the Leopards ahead of the World Cup - Foot-Africa.com

DR Congo: Health concerns and chaotic preparation cast doubts on the Leopards ahead of the World Cup  Foot-Africa.com

Michael Olise could be France's attacking star at the World Cup - News - World Cup 2026 - Ahram Online

Michael Olise could be France's attacking star at the World Cup - News - World Cup 2026  Ahram Online