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3d ago

World Cup final gets first halftime show with Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline

The world’s premier soccer event, which will be held across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, kicks off June 11.
Shakira Performs At Copacabana In A Mega Show
Shakira Performs At Copacabana In A Mega Show
4d ago

ICE might be at World Cup matches in U.S.

The agency is offering personnel to provide extra security, officials said, but it’s unclear if any department or agency will take ICE up on the offer.
WCup Los Angeles Soccer
WCup Los Angeles Soccer
11d ago

Iran’s football chief demands FIFA respect IRGC at World Cup

Marco Rubio said Washington had no objections to Iranians participating, but anyone with ties to Iran's Revolutionary Guard would not be admitted.
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TOPSHOT-FBL-WC-2026-ASIA-QUALIFIERS-IRN-UZB
13d ago

Philadelphia plans 'surprise and delight element' at FIFA World Cup Fan Festival

The city expects thousands of visitors ahead of six games this summer.
A general view of signage with the FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia logo on the exterior of the Wells Fargo Center
A general view of signage with the FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia logo on the exterior of the Wells Fargo Center
17d ago

Iran will participate in World Cup, including games in U.S., FIFA chief says

Gianni Infantino made the announcement more than a month after Iran raised the possibility it wouldn't play.
Iran's Omid Norafkan and Saman Ghoddos celebrate their victory in a World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on March 25, 2025 in Tehran.
Iran's Omid Norafkan and Saman Ghoddos celebrate their victory in a World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan on March 25, 2025 in Tehran.
19d ago

Players will get red cards for covering their mouths in disputes, FIFA says

The rule was inspired by a dispute in February, when, Vinícius Júnior says Gianluca Prestianni covered his mouth with his jersey and used racial slurs.
SL Benfica v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg
SL Benfica v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg
24d ago

Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup

President Donald Trump’s U.S. special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times that he made the suggestion to the U.S. president and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Italy's players react during their loss to Bosnia in a World Cup qualifier against Bosnia on March 31, 2026.
Italy's players react during their loss to Bosnia in a World Cup qualifier against Bosnia on March 31, 2026.
30d ago

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird announce split after nearly a decade together

The soccer and basketball legends shared news of their separation and an end to their joint podcast in a social media post.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird.
30d ago

Taking the train to New Jersey World Cup games? It’ll cost fans $150

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said that FIFA put "put zero dollars toward transporting World Cup fans" and that the state would incur $48 million in costs to host eight games.
Fans outside MetLife Stadium in 2025.
Fans outside MetLife Stadium in 2025.
31d ago

FIFA, New Jersey governor point fingers over $100-plus World Cup train tickets

New Jersey Transit tickets to MetLife Stadium are expected to be costly while hosting eight games in this summer's World Cup, including the final.
Gianni Infantino.
Gianni Infantino.
33d ago

Matt Crocker quits as U.S. Soccer sporting director 2 months before World Cup

Crocker's departure for Saudi Arabia was a surprise, given the U.S. is co-host of the World Cup starting June 11.
U.S. Soccer Introduce Mauricio Pochettino As Men's National Team Head Coach
U.S. Soccer Introduce Mauricio Pochettino As Men's National Team Head Coach