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FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule in Indian Time (IST) PDF: Check full fixtures, dates and kick-off timings

FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Schedule PDF: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to North America. Indian fans can follow all 104 matches with a detailed schedule in Indian Standard Time. The tournament begins on June 12, 2026. Key dates for group stages, knockout rounds, and the final on…

The Economic Times

U.S. Issues World Cup Travel and Safety Advice for Fans Heading to Mexico

The U.S. State Department updated its Mexico travel advisory ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Here's what travelers need to know about safety recommendations, on-the-ground protests, and Mexico's 100,000-strong security deployment.

Latin Times

Agoda Reveals Growing Interest Among Japanese Travelers Ahead of Global Football Event in Summer 2026

SINGAPORE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has released the latest search data on Japanese traveler interest in destinations associated with the global football event taking place this summer across North America, with viewing events,…

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Mexico doubles down on security before 2026 World Cup

MEXICO CITY - Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in the days leading up to the World Cup.

Bangkok Post

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the capital. The demonstration, organised by a dissident faction of the CNTE teachers' union, followed a week of unrest that President…

France 24

The 2026 World Cup Games All 16 Stadiums Are Hosting

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver are among the 16 locations hosting World Cup matches.

Sports Illustrated

Global Football Tournament Drives Travel Surge, with Group Stage Booking Growth Nearly Double Knockout Round's: Trip.com Data

MEXICO CITY, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is set to drive a surge in international travel to North America this summer, with Trip.com booking data revealing year-on-year growth of nearly 70% across the 16…

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President Sheinbaum Hands National Flag to Memo Ochoa and Mexico is Officially World Cup-ready

President Claudia Sheinbaum officially presented the Mexican national flag to El Tri at the CAR facility in Mexico City, with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa receiving the colors just three days before Mexico's World Cup opener against South Africa.

Latin Times

World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence

MEXICO CITY - The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy political climate in Donald Trump's America and the shadow of conflict in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Every Non-Soccer Celebrity at the 2026 World Cup This Summer

A host of non-soccer stars are expected to have some role to play at the biggest World Cup in the competition’s history.

Sports Illustrated

Shakira Lands in Mexico Days Before FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony — Calls It 'Home'

The Colombian icon touched down in Mexico City ahead of her headline performance at the World Cup opener on June 11 — and her first stop after landing? A photo with the Virgin of Guadalupe.

Latin Times

World Cup venues: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

Radio France Internationale

2026 World Cup: five key facts about FIFA's biggest ever tournament

The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations. With record figures, extreme heat risks and Super Bowl-style spectacle, the North American tournament promises to break the mould.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities and stadiums: Full list of venues across USA, Canada and Mexico

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities, the tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026. Iconic venues like Mexico City's Estadio Azteca and the final's host, MetLife Stadium, will…

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In 1978, electricians digging near Mexico City’s cathedral struck a giant carved stone disk, and an Aztec goddess returned to the light

A routine utility repair in Mexico City unearthed a massive carved stone disk in 1978. This artifact, the Coyolxauhqui Stone, depicted the Aztec moon goddess. Its discovery sparked a major archaeological excavation. This project revealed significant parts of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. It dramatically changed how historians understand Aztec…

Euronews

Thousands join record-breaking human wave attempt in Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Thousands of people gathered in Mexico City to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world's largest human wave, days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Independent UK

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

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Mexico steps up security at World Cup 2026 fan zone amid growing unrest

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest

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Protests in Mexico City capitalize on World Cup celebrations to pressure government

A range of social movements in Mexico are capitalizing on impending FIFA World Cup celebrations next week to put pressure on authorities and make demands

Latin Times

The World Cup Shadow: Mexico Teachers' Union Strike Escalates Days Before Kickoff

Mexico's most militant teachers' union, the CNTE, has entered its fifth consecutive day of strikes and blockades, escalating from street protests to storming the federal Education Ministry and shutting down major highways — all six days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off. President Sheinbaum refuses to meet with them…

The Independent UK

Shakira and Burna Boy to headline first World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City

The first World Cup opening ceremony will take place in Mexico City ahead of Mexico’s match against South Africa

Latin Times

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

Latin Times

Trump's DHS Secretary Says Claudia Sheinbaum Has 'Impressed Us' in Fight Against Cartels

In a notable shift from months of diplomatic tension between Washington and Mexico City, Homeland Security Secretary publicly praised Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's cooperation in the fight against organized crime, saying her administration has been "much more cooperative" than its predecessor and has impressed U.S. officials.

Evening Standard

First look at ‘crinkle crankle’ London Serpentine Pavilion 2026

The 25th Pavilion was designed by Mexico City-based architects LANZA atelier and will launch this weekend

Euronews

World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

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