World Cup
Iran negotiating with Fifa to move World Cup games to Mexico from US: Iran federation chief
The global showpiece is due to kick off on Jun 11 in the US, Canada and Mexico
Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says
Trump welcomed Iran’s participation, says Fifa president
World Cup ‘too big’ to be postponed by Middle East conflict: Fifa COO
Iran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G
The Fifa World Cup is supposed to inspire hope and unity. This one feels different
The event will break records in terms of attendance, viewing figures and revenue; there is also uncertainty and apprehension
Fifa optimistic amid chaos 100 days out from World Cup
Travellers from Iran have already been barred from entering the US under a ban by the Trump administration last year
US broker touts huge returns for Fifa World Cup ticket investors
TicketKings seeks US$5.5 million to buy 8,000 tickets for high-demand fixtures and offers returns as high as 87%
Saudi Arabia’s pullback spreads, from Neom to World Cup stadiums
The kingdom has also raised billions of US dollars from bond sales in recent years
New York City bans hidden hotel fees ahead of World Cup tourist influx
The new rule bars hotels from charging mandatory resort, destination or service fees
Fifa receives record 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup
Fans will be notified of their application results by e-mail no earlier than Feb 5
Four sporting wishes for a very happy 2026
The biggest World Cup in history kicks off in June; the Sinner-Alcaraz duopoly looks set to continue unless a fresh challenger emerges
