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From Morocco’s early charge to DRC’s playoff grind, the 2026 World Cup field is filling up across every confederation, with a few familiar names, several returnees and more than one debutant.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup and play its group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite pressure to move them.
Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen, better known as OliverPN, went from winning the 2021 eChampions League to making his first senior appearance for Denmark after establishing himself at Lazio.
Andy Milne, a 62-year-old retired teacher and familiar face among England fans, plans to sell his second home to raise £350,000 so he can follow the national team across the US, Mexico and Canada for the World Cup.
Pop Mart has announced a Labubu x FIFA collaboration ahead of the 2026 World Cup, bringing new plush toys, keychains, and lifestyle items to fans across North America.
S4 Capital founder Martin Sorrell has joined Fernando Sulichin to produce <em>Chasing the Dream</em>, a FIFA-supported feature documentary about the 2026 World Cup. The film will stream on Disney+ as debates over politics, travel safety, and steep ticket prices swirl around the tournament.
Supporter groups have filed a formal complaint with the European Commission, accusing FIFA of abusing its ticketing power for the 2026 World Cup by using dynamic pricing and imposing excessive fees that lock out loyal fans.
Intelligence reports warn of extremist and criminal threats to World Cup 2026 sites in the US while distribution of $625 million in federal security grants was delayed, slowing preparations.
Iran says it will not pull out of the 2026 World Cup but plans to boycott matches held in the United States and is asking FIFA to move its group games to Mexico.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Iran's spot is uncertain due to political factors, raising questions about sport's neutrality.