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Fifa World Cup 2026

Iran considers 2026 World Cup withdrawal amid security and political concerns

The Iranian government has placed the national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup under review, citing significant security risks and geopolitical tensions.

21 Apr 2026-16:45
Infantino says Mexico ready for 2026 World Cup despite unrest

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he is “very reassured” about Mexico’s ability to safely host the 2026 World Cup, despite recent violent clashes following the killing of a major cartel leader.

25 Feb 2026-16:05
FIFA sees unprecedented ticket demand for 2026 World Cup

FIFA announced Monday that it has received over 150 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, setting a new record even though the Random Selection Draw phase is only halfway through.

30 Dec 2025-10:16
FIFA approves 50% increase in 2026 World Cup prize money

17 Dec 2025-19:33
Trump receives new FIFA peace prize

05 Dec 2025-21:52
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

US President Donald Trump will play a key role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, set to take place Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, the White House confirmed. The expanded 48-team tournament, the largest in World Cup history, will be held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

03 Dec 2025-15:59
Portugal and Norway qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Portugal booked their spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 thrashing of Armenia, securing top spot in Group F. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves scored hat-tricks in the absence of suspended Cristiano Ronaldo.

17 Nov 2025-11:57
FIFA opens 1 million more World Cup 2026 tickets in second sales phase

FIFA has launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, offering 1 million more tickets through a new ticket draw that runs until Friday, October 31 (11am ET).

28 Oct 2025-11:25
Trump to spend $500M on anti-drone defense for 2026 World Cup

The Trump administration is redirecting $500 million from Homeland Security's extensive budget to bolster defenses against drone threats, as part of a broader government strategy aimed at enhancing security for the 2026 World Cup and other major events.

14 Oct 2025-01:36
Club World Cup doubles as 2026 World Cup rehearsal amid heat and pitch concerns

As Chelsea lifted the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium on Sunday after a 3-0 victory over PSG, the tournament wrapped up not only as a football spectacle, but also as a crucial dress rehearsal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

14 Jul 2025-15:50

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