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Amnesty International Warns Fans Traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup Could Face Human Rights Threats

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The United States will host 78 of the 104 total matches, including the final in New Jersey. Mexico and Canada will each host 13 matches.

Latin Times

US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

Euronews

New York's World Cup Housing Fight Could Shape Who Profits When the World Arrives

As the New York City area gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final match, the debate over where fans will sleep has become a much bigger fight about who gets to benefit when one of the planet's biggest sporting events lands in a city already…

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England superfan hoping to sell house to fund trip to FIFA World Cup matches

Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.

Euronews

A Save the World Cup bill just hit the floor after Democrats accused the ICE chief of planning a terror campaign that could ruin the entire tournament

A brand new “Save the World Cup” bill just hit the floor in Congress, aiming to put a firm stop to any potential immigration enforcement raids near FIFA World Cup matches and fan festivals in the United States this summer. New Jersey Congresswoman Nellie Pou, a Democrat, introduced this legislation…

The Mary Sue

The FIFA World Cup Rule Changes Supporters Need to Know

New rules have been introduced ahead of the biggest World Cup ever.

Sports Illustrated

Every 2026 FIFA World Cup home and away jersey available right now – some are big winners, some... aren't

National jerseys you can buy for every nation that has qualified so far – brand new releases from Adidas, Nike, and Puma

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Trump Reverses Tone on Iran's 2026 World Cup Spot as Iraq, UAE Eye Surprise Entry

US President Donald Trump signalled doubts about Iran playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States as safety concerns rise and Iraq and the UAE emerge as possible replacements.

International Business Times UK

Iran May Skip 2026 World Cup After Khamenei Killing—Trump Says 'I Really Don't Care'

Iran's 2026 FIFA World Cup participation is in doubt after its sports minister ruled out playing following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

International Business Times UK

In a move as tone-deaf as it gets, Trump’s World Cup welcome for Iran collapses after a blunt statement from the nation

Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali, has officially declared that the nation cannot participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This firm statement comes after weeks of escalating conflict and marks a definitive withdrawal from the global tournament.

The Mary Sue

Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is visiting the western state of Jalisco in an attempt to offset fears over the upcoming FIFA World Cup

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem Says Democrats Are Hindering 'Safe and Successful World Cup' With DHS Funding Blockade

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday that Democrats are undermining preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by blocking DHS funding amid a broader dispute over immigration enforcement.

Latin Times

Paddy Power owner Flutter hopeful of World Cup boost after results disappoint

The group, which also owns brands including Betfair and FanDuel in the US, missed forecasts with annual sales of 16.4 billion US dollars (£x billion).

The Independent UK

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says 'There's No Risk' For FIFA World Cup Venues Despite Fallout From Killing Of El Mencho

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed there is no risk for the security of the FIFA World Cup matches that the country will host later this year despite the fallout from the killing of Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," the longtime leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación…

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The Conversation

Football has a real fossil fuel problem – and it’s not sustainable

In 1958, Brazil won the men’s Fifa World Cup in Sweden. The team, which included a 17-year-old Pelé, stayed in a modest country hotel and travelled by train or bus to small stadiums in cities such as Uddevalla and Göteborg.

Evening Standard

TV gambling ads significantly influenced betting on 2022 Fifa World Cup – study

Academics warned the findings suggest current rules governing gambling ads may be ‘insufficient’ to protect those most at risk.

The Conversation

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?

With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans.

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USMNT Star’s Potential Christian Pulisic-Type Leap Comes With a Risk

A place in Mauricio Pochettino’s XI at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be on the line.

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Trump's 'Attack on Land' Threats Against Mexico Are Driving a Massive FIFA World Cup Boycott

Global calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup are surging amid Donald Trump's threats against Mexico, growing safety concerns in the United States, and thousands of fans cancelling tickets.

Sports Illustrated

Canada FIFA World Cup Roster: Predicting Jesse Marsch’s 26-Player Squad

Canada will hope to make some noise on home soil.

International Business Times UK

Trump's New Travel Ban Could Have Fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast Watching FIFA World Cup from Home

A new travel ban imposed by the US could exclude fans from Senegal and Ivory Coast from watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup live.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup: Canada’s Draw Provides Plenty of Possibility and Concern

Jesse Marsch will have plenty to ponder as Canada await final Group B confirmation.

International Business Times UK

US National Football Team Coach Pochettino Focuses on Improvement After Favourable 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw

US National Football Team coach Mauricio Pochettino said improvement will be key for the team's campaign for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Schedule: Full List of Matches, Locations

The United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Canada Playing at the 2026 World Cup?

Canada’s World Cup journey will see them open with group stage games in Toronto and Vancouver.

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