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How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremonies For Free — Stream Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé Performances

Katy Perry, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé and more feature in North America's trilogy of opening ceremonies. Our guide explains how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies online and for free from anywhere.

Cinemablend

Ranking the 48 Teams at the 2026 World Cup

From rank outsiders through dark horses all the way up to red-hot favorites, there are 48 different stories to drink in at the world’s ultimate sporting spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

I built a maths model to simulate the World Cup a million times. Find out your team’s chances

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is one of the most watched events of the international sports calendar, and fans from across the globe will be trying to predict how far their team will go.

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Haiti forced to change World Cup kit over war imagery

LOS ANGELES - Haiti have been forced to change their kit design just days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after FIFA banned a depiction of a war scene on the shirts.

Bangkok Post

Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here's where prices, availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

AAP

Can you still get World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices and availability stand

The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

The Independent UK

Haiti make change to World Cup 2026 shirt after Fifa complaint

Haiti have made the change ahead of their World Cup 2026 Group C opener against Scotland on Saturday

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Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements

The manufacturer of the team’s World Cup jerseys said the design was ‘not intended as a political statement’

The Guardian - US

Cybercriminals exploit Fifa World Cup fans with scams

Cybercriminals are using the Fifa World Cup to launch scams and steal credentials, warns FortiGuard Labs, the research arm of cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

Bangkok Post

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, dismisses referee US entry dispute

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying critics should blame the wider North American market if FIFA was overcharging. Speaking before the tournament opener, he said FIFA lacked authority to influence US visa decisions but highlighted efforts to secure entry for Iran's national team.

France 24

Four Takeaways From Gianni Infantino’s Head-Turning World Cup Press Conference

The 56-year-old directly addressed many of the political controversies looming over the impending tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Gianni Infantino’s Trumpian ramble is shambolic start to World Cup

COMMENT: The Fifa president spoke to the media for the first time in three years but, as Miguel Delaney comments, fell short on three major issues that have defined this controversial 2026 World Cup’s build-up

The Independent UK

SPO:Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.

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Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup.

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The Guardian - US

Infantino plays the hits as Fifa’s defender-in-chief on eve of World Cup

The Fifa president’s monologue before the 2022 World Cup attained legendary status for all the wrong reasons. He was in familiar form four years on

The Mary Sue

Border Officials Are Turning the FIFA World Cup Into a Diplomatic Nightmare, Forcing Athletes to Endure Humiliating Airport Screenings

Teams say they are being treated like criminals at U.S. airports, sparking accusations of state-sponsored segregation.

The National (Scotland)

Infantino is losing control of World Cup of chaos as his American dream turns sour

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino tells football fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics

The Fifa president has defended the organisation’s handling of the World Cup, saying: ‘Screaming and shouting does not find a solution’

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Ranking the 16 FIFA World Cup Stadiums

Each 2026 FIFA World Cup host stadium offers a unique experience.

The Independent UK

What is World Cup lightning protocol? Mexico v Ecuador delayed after severe weather

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Euronews

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

International Business Times UK

World Cup 2026: Who Is Omar Artan and Why Was He Denied Entry to the US?

Omar Artan, a prominent Somali referee, was denied entry to the US, ending his World Cup dream and sparking controversy over immigration policies.

The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino breaks silence over Somali Wold Cup referee denied entry into the US

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Latin Times

World Cup Disruptors: The 10 Dark-horse Teams Capable of Causing World Cup Chaos

With 48 teams and an expanded knockout stage, the 2026 Fifa World Cup is ripe for upsets. We rank the 10 dark horses most capable of eliminating a favorite and making a deep run in North America.

The Independent UK

Fifa’s Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US

The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition

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