Can a Mexican cartel stronghold host the World Cup?

Guadalajara prepares to host matches after violent unrest this year

LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins

Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection Workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, are voting on whether to authorize a strike one week before World Cup soccer games are slated to begin in the Los Angeles area. Unite Here Local 11’s strike authorization vote comes as ongoing negotiations for a new contract with stadium operator Legends Global have stalled, with workers saying they deserve a greater share of the ...

By Roque Planas in Los Angeles

FIFA bans refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums despite original rules stating otherwise

FIFA has now banned refillable plastic water bottles from World Cup stadiums just one week before the tournament despite previous guidance saying otherwise.

Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites

Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.

Socceroo Aiden O'Neill shakes off injury scare to be fit for World Cup debut

Aiden O'Neill put a scare through the Socceroos camp when he went down with an ankle injury in early May, but says he is fit and ready for his World Cup debut.

France stunned by Ivory Coast in World Cup warm-up defeat

The Elephants overturned an early deficit to beat France 2-1 on Thursday, inflicting a rare defeat on Didier Deschamps's side in their penultimate World Cup warm-up game.

By FRANCE 24

Sweden: 2026 World Cup Squad, Fixtures and Schedule

Sweden goes to North America for the FIFA World Cup this summer as they look to make a lasting impact on the global stage after missing out in 2022.Graham Potter steadied the ship in the qualifying pr...

TWS sings for Korean World Cup team

TWS is unveiling a song for Korea’s national soccer team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to agency Pledis Entertainment on Friday. The boy group will sing “Dream With Us” to root for the squad competing in the global match taking place in Canada, Mexico and the US from June 11-19. The upbeat fight song was played for the first time on Thursday at the final friendly match between El Salvador and Korea, held in Salt Lake City. It is officially scheduled for release on June 11.

By The Korea Herald

Japan ditch pre-World Cup pitch in Monterrey due to poor conditions

Video of Japan ⁠training at Tigres' facility went viral ⁠on Mexican social media Wednesday, as the pitch had ​visible signs ⁠of wear.

Shakira, Burna Boy to headline 2026 World Cup opener with ‘Dai Dai’

FIFA announced Friday that Colombian superstar Shakira will headline the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup alongside Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, with the pair set...

What is happening with World Cup ticket prices?

Falling prices, fluctuating availability and a lack of clarity. With one week to go until the 2026 World Cup kicks off, many questions remain unanswered about match tickets.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia - Yahoo Sports

World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia  Yahoo Sports

France beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast before World Cup opener - OneFootball

France beaten 2-1 by Ivory Coast before World Cup opener  OneFootball