June 6 – Three more Asian nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup with Jordan and Uzbekistan securing slots in the finals for the first time in their history.
South Korea also made sure of their place to make it an 11th successive qualification.
June 5 – Kansas City might not be the most obvious choice for a World Cup destination, but the “City of Fountains” is set to host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – and the city couldn’t be more ready.
June 5 – With temperatures expected to rival a blast furnace at next year’s World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel is transforming the national team’s Girona training camp into a high-tech laboratory, using heated tents to simulate the brutal conditions awaiting his squad across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
May 30 – US engine oil Valvoline has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 World Cup that will be co-hosted in its core domestic markets of Canada, Mexico and the United States next year.
May 28 – Abdullah Ibhais has said that he will sue his former employer, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), as well as FIFA after spending more than three years in a Qatari prison on trumped-up charges.
May 28 – Brazilian legend Neymar isn’t featuring in new coach Carlo Ancelotti’s World Cup plans at the moment, but he believes the 2026 tournament can revolutionise how football is experienced by fans.
May 22 – Morocco has launched the construction tender for the Grand Stade Hassan II, a centrepiece of its 2030 World Cup ambitions and a strong contender to host the tournament’s final.
May 22 – German telecommunications entity Deutsche Telekom has landed the German broadcasting rights for the 2026 World Cup, according to domestic tabloid Bild.
May 12 – FIFA continues to land sponsors at an impressive rate for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Global spirits leader Diageo is the latest company to sign on the dotted line, becoming a Tournament Supporter.
May 8 – Vinci Construction Grand Projets (VCGP) will be put on trial for labour abuses in Qatar, the French Court of Cassation has decided.
May 9 – American Airlines is the latest big-name corporation to partner with FIFA stumping up an undisclosed amount of dollars to become the Official North American Airline Supplier for the 2026 World Cup. Qatar Airways maintains its position as the Official Global Airline Partner.
May 9 – One of the true cathedrals of world football, and the only stadium to host two World Cup Finals, the famed Azteca Stadium in Mexico City ,will reopen next March, just in time for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the U.S.
May 7 – With the United States, Canada, and Mexico rapidly approaching their hosting duties for upcoming FIFA events, soccer’s world governing body convened a critical workshop at Audi Field, home of DC United, targeting staff members from foreign embassies.
May 7 – FIFA and On Location have released the first hospitality packages for the 2026 World Cup, with prices ranging from $5,300 to $73,200.
May 2 – Concacaf has laid out the pathway for nations to qualify for the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in their region. With US, Mexico and Canada qualified as hosts, Concacaf has three more qualification slots and two inter-continental play-off slots to fill.