FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026

10 Jun 2026; Santa Monica, California, USA; FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone signage at Los Angeles Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

For years, the tournament was expected to deliver a windfall for America's travel industry, now grappling with declining international visitors amid what rights groups describe as a climate of...

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Historic 48-team FIFA World Cup begins today

People pose with television sets they received for free after showing their US visa denials during a promotion by television manufacturer Noblex for people unable to travel to the World Cup due to visa rejections, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 10, 2026. The stickers on the television boxes read "visa denied" and "TV Noblex approved". Photo: REUTERS/ Tomas Cuesta

Denied a US visa to watch the World Cup? Have a free TV: Argentine company

Omar Artan was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Thor Wegner/DeFodi Images/picture alliance

Banned World Cup referee called Trump 'racist'

FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians'

FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians'

Fourth official Ma Ning prior to the Group A match between the Netherlands and Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on Nov. 29, 2022. Photo: Xinhua/Meng Dingbo

With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans rally around a red card-happy referee

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Most valuable players in FIFA World Cup 2026

Omar Artan was turned back when he arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday. Photo: Thor Wegner/DeFodi Images/picture alliance

Somali referee barred from World Cup after US entry denial

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How Pakistan's Sialkot powers 70% of the world’s football production

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Team Iran arrives at Tijuana for World Cup - Tijuana International Airport, Tijuana, Mexico - June 7, 2026 A police officer looks on ahead of the Iran team arrival. Photo: REUTERS/Victor Medina

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

International Friendly - Portugal v Chile - Estadio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon, Portugal - 6 June, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at goal REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

World Cup greats Argentina, Brazil, Germany win friendlies days before kick-off

A replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed in a shop, in Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran World Cup players get US visas, official says, some staff waiting

Iranian coach Amir Ghalenoei during a training session for the national team in Antalya, Turkey. Photo: Reuters

Iran heads to World Cup amid visa uncertainty for some football officials