Iran to stay in Mexico during FIFA World Cup 2026
- 25-May-2026
Following the US refusal, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the government has decided to permit the Iranian soccer team to base themselves in Mexico for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The head of Iran’s football federation announced on Saturday that Tijuana, a Mexican border city, will serve as the team’s home base instead of […]
Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says
- 21-May-2026
Canada is expected to spend just over C$1 billion ($727 million) to host the World Cup this summer, according to a report from the federal budget watchdog published on Wednesday. The estimated cost per game is C$82 million, the Parliamentary Budget Officer said, noting that amount is aligned with past public spending on World Cup […]
How Kansas City became a surprise World Cup hotspot
- 12-May-2026
In its storied history, Kansas City has attracted traders and mobsters, jazz legends and barbecue pitmasters, and even Taylor Swift. Now it is preparing to welcome some of the world’s best soccer players – and their devoted followers. Kansas City is the smallest of the 11 US host cities for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, […]
Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirms
- 16-Apr-2026
WASHINGTON: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will “for sure” participate in the 2026 World Cup despite the Middle East war. “Iran is coming for sure. We hope that by then the situation will be a peaceful situation, that would definitely help,” Infantino told an economic conference organized by broadcaster CNBC. “But Iran […]
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure
- 03-Apr-2026
ROME – Italian soccer federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina resigned on Thursday, in the wake of the national team’s failure to qualify for a third straight World Cup. Gravina, in charge of the FIGC since 2018, had been urged by the government to step down after Italy’s defeat on penalties in the playoff against Bosnia […]
Haaland: the relentless force behind Norway’s World Cup dream
- 17-Nov-2025
When Erling Haaland walked off the pitch at the San Siro stadium after helping seal Norway’s first World Cup berth since 1998, it was the culmination of a mission the 25-year-old has carried on his shoulders for years.
Julian Nagelsmann: Only automatic World Cup qualification will do for Germany
- 17-Nov-2025
LEIPZIG, Germany: Germany are not even considering the possibility of going into next year’s 2026 World Cup qualification playoff when they host Slovakia in their final qualifier on Monday, with only victory on their minds, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Sunday. The Germans will qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the […]
Portugal hammer Armenia to qualify for World Cup
- 16-Nov-2025
Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 without suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals on Sunday.
Norway confidence sky-high as end of World Cup drought looms
- 14-Nov-2025
Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia that all but guarantees a 2026 World Cup spot after a long absence from the finals has prompted wild celebrations and an avalanche of confidence in the country, with a former coach saying they could even make the final.
Portugal’s Ronaldo expects Ireland fans’ boos ahead of World Cup Qualifier
- 13-Nov-2025
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Dublin.