World Cup 2026 Archives - Page 7 of 29

Infantino says Iran will be in US for World Cup finals as team completes friendlies in Turkey

April 1 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that Iran will play at the World Cup in the United States as scheduled. Their participation has been in doubt following the US-Israeli joint attack on the country.

Attending the friendly between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, Turkey, Infantino said: “The matches will be where they are supposed to be, according to the draw. Iran will be at the FIFA World Cup, and we’re excited because they’re a very,

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Iraq beat Bolivia to become Asia’s 9th qualifier for 2026 World Cup

March 31 – Iraq have qualified for their second ever World Cup finals with a 2-1 play-off win in Monterrey, Mexico, over South American qualifiers Bolivia.

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2026 play-offs: Italy and Denmark lose in shootouts; Bosnia, Sweden, Czech Republic and Turkey through

April 1 – Four-time winners Italy will miss this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026 after a play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina team in Zenica – extending a staggering 12-year absence from world football’s centrepiece.

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Miami sets sights on post-2026 ‘feel good’ as thousands complete volunteer training

April 1 – When the World Cup arrives in Miami this summer, the first thing most visiting fans will encounter is not a stadium or a star player. It will be a volunteer. And to their credit, the Miami 2026 Host Committee seems to understand that better than most host organisations have in the past.

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Amnesty claims World Cup 2026 a “stage for repression”

March 31 – Rights group Amnesty International has warned FIFA that the 2026 World Cup will take place during an “acute human rights crisis” and be a stage for “repression.”

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Hands up, give us all your money… it’s the great USA 2026 World Cup fan robbery

March 30 – The 2026 World Cup hasn’t kicked off yet, and supporters are already being fleeced, one item at a time. This time, it’s a train ticket.

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LA 2026 adds Will Ferrell as host committee cheerleader

March 30 – The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee has added Will Ferrell to its growing list of community ambassadors, and the line-up is starting to look as impressive as the tournament itself.

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Bolivia and Jamaica take a step closer to 2026 finals but face Iraq and Congo next

March 27 – Bolivia and Jamaica have kept their World Cup dreams alive following narrow wins against Suriname and New Caledonia to progress in the intercontinental playoffs.

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FIFA says World Cup 2026 top tier sponsor slots are sold out

March 27 – Speaking yesterday at the Business of Soccer conference in Atlanta, FIFA chief business officer Romy Gai (pictured far right) confirmed that the governing body has filled all 16 top-tier World Cup global partnership positions, covering both FIFA Partners and tournament-specific sponsors.

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Joy and heartbreak as Europe’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers whittle down to last four ties

March 27 – The race for Europe’s final places at the FIFA World Cup has taken shape after a dramatic round of play-offs on Thursday – and it proved a bruising night for the British home nations.

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FIFA confirms final phase ticket sales for 2026 World Cup

March 26 – FIFA has confirmed it will open the final phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on April 1, with remaining tickets made available on a first-come, first-served basis through to the end of the tournament.

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Extortionate kit pricing could alienate England supporters

March 26 – Following the England national football team has never come cheaply, but this summer, Gucci and Pravda swag may feel inexpensive compared to a Three Lions jersey.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 venues in race against time to hide branding

March 26 – For any venue willing to take on the privilege of hosting a FIFA World Cup match, the devil is in the detail, and no part of the stadium is exempt, including the roof.

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U.S. introduces Visa Bond Pilot Program ahead of 2026 World Cup

March 26 – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the claim that this edition will be the ‘most inclusive ever’ is becoming more and more questionable following the U.S. government’s decision to introduce $15,000 visa bond payments per person to enter the country.