The World Cup 2026 is underway, featuring notable player performances from stars like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, alongside discussions about Cristiano Ronaldo's final tournament. Teams are making last-minute preparations, including Tunisia replacing its manager, while concerns about ticket control and crowd violence have also emerged.
Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with announcements regarding opening ceremony performers like Shakira and a star-studded Mexican lineup, along with logistical details such as fan fest construction, player travel, and stadium entry rules. FIFA also confirmed an accidental sale of tickets for $0 due to a system error.
A court in Rabat has again postponed hearings for 18 Senegalese supporters convicted after violent incidents during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
Visa rejections have reportedly thwarted the World Cup aspirations of fans from Ivory Coast and Senegal, preventing them from attending the tournament.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has pardoned Senegalese football fans who were jailed on hooliganism charges following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final. The fans had been convicted after incidents during the match.
Fans from several countries participating in this summer’s World Cup may face a US visa bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for visa issuance, aimed at guaranteeing compliance with tourist visa…
The FIFA World Cup has officially begun with a Fan Fest at the Coliseum and initial matches underway. Early games have seen multiple red cards, prompting discussions about refereeing strictness.
FIFA has issued a warning that New Jersey's proposed $150 train fare for the upcoming World Cup will have a 'chilling effect' on fan attendance. The organization criticized the high cost, which the state's governor and transit CEO have defended, urging FIFA to help cover the expenses.
Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.
