Singapore’s Mediacorp to air full 104-match 2026 schedule with 22 games free-to-air
February 6 – Singapore’s Mediacorp has decided to broadcast all matches from the 2026 World Cup.
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Human Rights Watch issues scathing statement on U.S. ahead of World Cup
February 5 – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called out the current political situation in the United States, one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, arguing that the ‘world won’t be welcome’ at the tournament.
Royal Caribbean joins the 2026 World Cup party with Miami Host City Supporter status
February 5 – Royal Caribbean has long been part of Miami’s DNA for decades, so it comes as no surprise that a partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee has been cemented.
ITV lands crucial World Cup blow against BBC with on-site coverage
February 5 – The battle between ITV and the BBC for viewers’ hearts, minds, and most importantly, eyes during major tournaments almost takes on more significance than what’s happening on the pitch, and this year’s World Cup will be no exception.
FOX commits to all 104 World Cup matches on its main channel and FS1 in US
February 2 – FOX Sports has made its intentions clear, ahead of the summer football festival, and that’s to go big.
FIFA outlines plan for nationwide fan engagement programme in Canada
January 29 – FIFA has outlined plans for a nationwide fan engagement programme in Canada ahead of the World Cup this summer, launching a series of one-day public events designed to extend the tournament experience beyond the country’s two Host Cities.
Austria joins Germany in ruling out a boycott of 2026 World Cup in US
January 28 – The Austrian FA (OFB) has joined the German FA in ruling out a World Cup boycott, arguing that ‘football and politics’ should be separated.
On Monday, Austria’s ministry of defence attached a risk factor to the United States, one of three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, but OFB president Josef Pröll told Der Standard: “There is the principle of keeping sport and politics separate. I also follow this principle.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter urges fans against travelling to U.S. for World Cup
January 27 – Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has suggested that fans across the globe should not travel to the United States this summer for the World Cup due to the current political situation in the country.
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf rules out German World Cup boycott
January 27 – German Football Association (DFB) President Bernd Neuendorf has ruled out a German boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Europe shows limited appetite for boycott as 2026 World Cup becomes a political football
January 26 – German football executive Oke Göttlich has urged Europe to consider a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His comments come following the US President Donald Trump’s rhetoric over Greenland and broader foreign policy moves that have escalated tension with Europe.
US allocates $100m in federal funding for host cities
January 26 – The US House of Representatives has approved $100 million in federal funding to support transit agencies in host cities ahead of the World Cup, underscoring the federal government’s role in delivering the largest sporting event ever staged.
Infantino defends 2026 ticket pricing saying many will be touted on resale platforms
January 23 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has admitted that a significant number of 2026 World Cup ticket applicants intend to sell them on resale platforms for profit.
Launch of FIFA Pass raises issues over openness of World Cup
January 22 – Previous World Cups have all attempted to sell a feeling of open borders, shared stories, and football as a common language. World Cup 2026 is currently selling something else entirely, starting with priority visa appointments, disclaimers, and an asterisk.
France rules out World Cup boycott over Greenland – for now
January 22 – Amid tensions between the United States and Europe over Greenland, France’s sports minister has for the time being ruled out a boycott of the 2026 World Cup.
Jalisco bares its soul to be ‘the most Mexican host city’ of the 2026 World Cup
January 22 – A lot has been spoken about the magnificence of the US cities hosting 2026 World Cup games and their monumental and iconic NFL stadia that will generate record attendances and revenues. Not so much has been heard from the USA’s co-hosts Mexico and Canada where the 2026 World Cup tournament could very likely find its soul and true football connection.