Iran soccer’s only U.S. visit: death threats, diplomacy, jarring security and joy
The once-outlandish idea went from private meetings to the highest levels of government, from Chicago to Washington, D.C.,…
FIFA to hold three World Cup opening ceremonies and two marking America 250, artists revealed
FIFA are planning to hold opening ceremonies at each of the first games of the World Cup featuring…
Mexico ends school year six weeks early for World Cup, ‘extraordinary heat wave’
The Mexican school year had been due to run across the whole World Cup, only save the final.…
Trump says he ‘wouldn’t pay it either’ in response to USMNT World Cup ticket prices
President Donald Trump has responded to ticket prices for the USMNT’s World Cup opener against Paraguay in June…
World Cup ticket resale prices are falling, including for USA opener vs. Paraguay
Resale ticket prices for nearly every 2026 World Cup game have declined in recent weeks, with tickets to…
Infantino’s attempt at Israel-Palestine photo op: Was it pre-planned? What was the fallout?
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to play peacemaker between the Israeli and Palestinian soccer…
Iran soccer officials turned away by Canadian authorities, poised to miss FIFA Congress
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Iranian soccer officials were turned back by Canadian authorities en route to this week’s…
Palestinian FA appeals to CAS over FIFA decision not to sanction Israel
The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA’s decision…
Iran visa issues delay arrival at FIFA Congress as war looms over Vancouver summit
VANCOUVER — Iranian soccer executives were unable to attend an annual meeting of the sport’s Asian governing body…
Iran welcome at World Cup but U.S. warns ‘terrorists pretending to be journalists’ will be banned
Iran’s soccer team will be welcome at this summer’s men’s World Cup but anyone deemed to have links…
Trump ally says he asked U.S. president and FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup
An envoy to Donald Trump claims he has asked the U.S. president and FIFA, world soccer’s governing body,…
MetLife World Cup train tickets confirmed at $150, alternative bus priced at $80 per seat
New Jersey Transit confirmed in a media briefing on Friday that fans attending World Cup games will be…