FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is projected to generate more than $80 billion in global economic output, providing a major boost to sectors such as tourism, retail, transport, and services.

The world’s governing body of football, FIFA, has announced the official roster of 48 nations that will compete in the 2026 World Cup this summer, following the conclusion of final qualifiers on March 31, FIFA’s press service stated on Wednesday.

Iran is in talks with FIFA to relocate all of its World Cup matches to Mexico, according to an official statement shared by the Iranian Embassy in Mexico.

Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced that the country will not participate in this summer’s World Cup following the joint United States-Israeli attacks on Iran that killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Airbnb is offering a $750 incentive to attract first-time hosts in cities preparing to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as demand for accommodation continues to surge ahead of the tournament.

Seventeen-year-old freestyle skier Avery Krumme is drawing attention at her first Winter Olympics, not only for her performance, but also for her decision to switch sporting nationality from Canada to the United States just two years ago.

The United States is investing $115 million in counter-drone technology to reinforce security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th Anniversary celebrations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday. The move underscores how governments are racing to defend crowded venues from rapidly evolving drone threats.

Poland’s Iga Swiatek overpowered Australia’s rising star Maya Joint on Friday, cruising to a 6-1, 6-1 victory in just 57 minutes at the United Cup quarterfinals.