Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory in 2018 and will leave his role after the 2026 edition, included few surprises. “It’s a squad. […]
2026 World Cup
FIFA opens world cup to betting streams
FIFA has approved betting platforms to livestream selected matches from the 2026 World Cup after signing a multi-year commercial agreement that expands its official data and streaming partnerships worldwide. Under the four-year deal, FIFA partnered with Stats Perform, granting it exclusive rights to distribute official betting data and live streams to registered users through approved […]
UAE and Iraq draw 1-1 in first leg of 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff
The United Arab Emirates and Iraq drew 1-1 Thursday in the first leg of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff in Abu Dhabi. The teams will travel to the Iraqi port city of Basra for Tuesday’s return match in the fifth round of Asian qualifying. The winner will then advance to FIFA’s intercontinental playoff round […]
World cup fans shocked by $175 parking fees
FIFA has announced parking prices for the 2026 World Cup, surprising many fans in the United States. Prices reach up to $175 per pass. The semi-final in Dallas on July 14 costs $175, while the quarter-final in Kansas City on July 11 costs $125. Group-stage matches start at $75. Fans expressed concern about these additional […]
Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers. The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950 club and international goals, also said he would retire from football in “one or two years”. “Definitely, yes,” he told a Saudi forum […]
India earns top FIFA seat, eyes 2026 World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: India set their sights on qualifying for the 2026 World Cup as Praful Patel became their first representative on the powerful FIFA Council on Saturday. Patel, one of six Asian delegates elected to the Council at the Asian Football Confederation Congress, said the World Cup was the next big step for India after […]
FIFA to choose between North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup
FIFA members will decide on Wednesday whether the 2026 World Cup should be played in North America or return to Africa for just the second time, in Morocco. The choice is clear — between a slick bid based on gleaming stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada or an ambitious attempt from Morocco based […]