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Every World Cup 2026 group stage tiebreaker: What happens if teams finish with the same points?

World Cup 2026 has 12 groups and the group stage tiebreakers are bound to come into play

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The most politically charged World Cup ever puts the U.S. and Iran on a collision course while America co-hosts with neighbors it has tariffed

"We're in pretty unique territory," said one historian.

Fortune

Every FIFA country code at World Cup 2026

All 211 FIFA members have a designated country code: these are the 48 that will appear at World Cup 2026

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World Cup fans dealt another blow as staggering train ticket prices confirmed

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The Independent UK

New Jersey officials confirm World Cup transit prices: $150 by train, $225 to park

The increases for a return trip to MetLife Stadium, site of the World Cup final, were met with outcry from fans and sparked a back-and-forth between New Jersey’s governor and Fifa

The Guardian - US

New Jersey confirms huge World Cup train fare price hikes

The train fare prices to get to matches in New Jersey have been confirmed

The Independent UK

Who is Jules Rimet?

World Cup 2026 will be the 23rd World Cup. The winners of the first nine were awarded the Jules Rimet Trophy – but who is Jules Rimet?

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The World Cup trophy: Everything you need to know

The FIFA World Cup Trophy has been in use since 1974: World Cup 2026 will determine its next temporary home

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World Cup 2026 fan zones: Where to watch World Cup matches across the host nations

World Cup host cities will be summer destinations for fans from all over the globe and official fan zones can be an event in their own right

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World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

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‘Quite Surprised’—FIFA Bite Back at NJ Governor Over Train Price Hikes for World Cup

The most expensive World Cup in history is only getting more costly in the build-up to the tournament.

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Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

World Cup 2026 qualifiers Iran are in conflict with the co-hosts and Infantino is calling for 'peace'

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Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The Independent UK

How much will it cost to attend World Cup 2026 matches using public transport?

World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 stadiums across three countries and fans are already counting the cost of getting to matches

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Culture clash: FIFA insists tailgating is not banned at World Cup — but it’s not allowed at every stadium

With nearly a dozen U.S. stadiums around the country hosting World Cup matches this summer, tailgating rules may vary

Latin Times

World Cup Fans Could Pay Up to $100 to Reach Stadiums as Cities Defy FIFA Deal

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said FIFA has not provided any funding for transportation, arguing that asking commuters to pay more would be unfair given FIFA's projected $11 billion in revenue during the 2026 World Cup cycle.

The Guardian - UK

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst

Public Investment Fund withdraws support for rebel tour and other sports could be hit too with Newcastle United uncertain

TechRadar

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.

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The Independent UK

Kansas City outline ‘inclusive’ World Cup transport plans amid spiralling New Jersey costs

Kansas City have revealed their reasonably-priced transport plans amid controversy of spiralling costs at the World Cup

The Independent UK

Fifa president gives fresh update on Iran’s World Cup participation

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The Guardian - US

New Jersey governor hits out at Fifa over reported $100 World Cup train tickets: ‘They should pay’

New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, has hit out at Fifa after reports her state’s transport system will charge $100 for a return ticket to World Cup matches

The Independent UK

Fifa fires back at US politicians in row over World Cup transport price hikes

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The Guardian - UK

Palestine FA officials denied entry to Canada for Fifa pre-World Cup meeting

Officials from the Palestine Football Association have been denied entry to Canada ahead of a pre-World Cup meeting of Fifa’s member associations to be held in Vancouver this month

International Business Times UK

Trump's Iran War Is Keeping the World Away From America's World Cup — and Host Cities Are Already Feeling It

Hotel room rates in the US are dropping ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, impacting expected international visitor numbers.

Radio France Internationale

Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

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