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2026 FIFA World Cup



With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

  • It’s not unusual for international politics to overshadow a global sports event like the World Cup
  • Iran is set to play two group stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle
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World Cup flight, hotel bookings spike although US violence casts shadow

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FIFA says it has received more than 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup

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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50m in prize money

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FIFA accused of ‘monumental betrayal’ over latest World Cup ticket prices

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Cristiano Ronaldo to feature at record 6th World Cup as Portugal thrash Armenia to qualify

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Relocating World Cup matches unlikely despite Trump rhetoric, current and former officials say

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Snipers on stadium roof amid heavy security for Italy’s win over Israel in World Cup qualifying

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Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

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Ghana qualifies for the 2026 World Cup after 1-0 win over Comoros

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UAE move closer to World Cup as late goals seal win over Oman

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Norway sweep Israel aside 5-0 as Haaland scores hat-trick

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‘We need win after win’: Crunch time looms for Germany in World Cup qualifying

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