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FA unhappy with Fed Square live site World Cup ban

Football Australia has asked the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reconsider its decision to prevent live screening of FIFA World Cup matches at Federation Square.

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Every Country Making Its First World Cup Appearance in 2026

There are a number of newcomers set to feature at the 2026 World Cup, including what will be the smallest nation ever to appear.

Sports Illustrated

The Best 50 World Cup Quiz Questions: From Easiest to Hardest

We’ll be mightily impressed if you can answer all of these World Cup questions correctly.

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Global Boycott of the US Grows as FIFA World Cup Takes Financial Hit

Concerns are rising over international travel trends and their potential impact on the FIFA World Cup, as new data shows declining tourism to the United States amid broader global growth.

International Business Times UK

Trump says he’s ‘okay’ with Iran playing at World Cup after Fifa chief’s confirmation

US president Donald Trump said on Thursday (30 April) that he’s “okay” with Iran participating in Fifa World Cup this year that the US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico.

The Independent UK

Trump Laughs Off Iran Winning World Cup on US Soil: 'I'll Have to Worry About That'

President Trump has approved Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reversing earlier statements amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino influenced the decision.

International Business Times UK

2026 World Cup Sticker Album: What It Is, When It Comes Out, Where to Buy, How It Works

Panini’s 2026 FIFA World Cup sticker album is the biggest edition yet, featuring a total of 980 stickers to collect.

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More than 1,000 TSA officers have quit over DHS funding lapse just in time for World Cup and summer travel crush

Eleven U.S. cities will host FIFA World Cup matches this summer

The Independent UK

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Free FIFA World Cup Opportunities

As FIFA makes the 2026 World Cup increasingly more expensive, the mayor has vowed to make some aspects of the tournament affordable for all.

Sports Illustrated

The World Cup is driving a new kind of tourism in Mexico: Working remotely and living football for weeks at a time

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is driving the arrival of European digital nomads in Mexico, a phenomenon transforming tourism with longer stays, remote working and a greater impact on the local economy.

Euronews

New ETF Filings Tout Ways to Play Prediction Markets with Your Retirement Savings. A Lot Could Go Wrong.

Soon, investors may be able to wager on who wins control of the Senate, the outcomes of major geopolitical conflicts, and who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, all in their brokerage accounts.

Barchart

Messi or Ronaldo: Who Has Better Shot at 2026 World Cup Glory in Final Dance?

MIAMI — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws near, the eternal debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reaches its climax. The two icons, both chasing a record sixth appearance, stand on opposite ends of the contention spectrum: Messi with defending champions Argentina viewed as top contenders, and Ronaldo…

Latin Times

Italy 'Offended' as Trump Envoy Paolo Zampolli Suggests It Replace Iran at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Italy has rejected a proposal to replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup, calling it inappropriate and offensive amid rising political tensions.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup 'Serious Risks' Travel Warning About US Tagged As 'Political Tactic' Than Safety Advisory

Several rights groups issued a travel warning to visitors entering the US for the FIFA World Cup, sparking political controversy.

International Business Times UK

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2026 FIFA World Cup Travel Made Affordable in Two Key States

Transportation to and from World Cup stadiums this summer is proving exorbitant for fans in many locations across the U.S.

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Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup Co-Host Role Is Changing Youth Soccer in Ways That Will Outlast the Tournament

Canada has always been hockey. Nearly half of Albertans say they follow the sport closely, a number that holds year after year and probably understates how it actually feels in communities where the local rink is also the rec centre, the winter social hub, and the only warm building for…

The Conversation

We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer’s biggest event ever.

International Business Times

BTCC and the Argentine Football Association Connect Trading Communities With Global Football

Argentina's national team carries a record built across decades of international competition. FIFA World Cup titles in 1978, 1986, and 2022 established Argentina among the most successful teams in international football.

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Many are still leaving the door open': Security experts warn FIFA World Cup partners could be putting customers at risk of email attacks

Some World Cup partners are not actively protecting their domain name with the strongest DMARC policy.

The Independent UK

Two Premier League referees selected for 2026 Fifa World Cup

The record-high 48-team, 104-game tournament will see 52 referees and 30 video assistant referees used

Sports Illustrated

Should the 2026 FIFA World Cup Be Priced Like the Super Bowl?

MLS Commissioner Don Garber defended FIFA’s ticket pricing.

Latin Times

Amnesty International Warns Fans Traveling to 2026 FIFA World Cup Could Face Human Rights Threats

This year's FIFA Men's World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19. The United States will host 78 of the 104 total matches, including the final in New Jersey. Mexico and Canada will each host 13 matches.

Euronews

US tourism is experiencing a ‘Trump slump’. Will the FIFA World Cup reverse the trend?

The event was expected to see football fans streaming to the US, but proposed ESTA changes and social media scrutiny may see visitor figures much lower than hoped for.

Latin Times

New York's World Cup Housing Fight Could Shape Who Profits When the World Arrives

As the New York City area gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final match, the debate over where fans will sleep has become a much bigger fight about who gets to benefit when one of the planet's biggest sporting events lands in a city already…

Euronews

England superfan hoping to sell house to fund trip to FIFA World Cup matches

Fan groups accused FIFA of a "monumental betrayal" in December when tickets were put on general sale ranging from $140 for the cheapest group games to $8,680 for the final.

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