World Cup

THE FINISH LINE

Even with home advantage, World Cup co-hosts US could struggle in tricky group

Last-32 showdown with Iran beckons if both teams finish second in their sections

The 2026 Fifa World Cup begins on the morning of June 12 (Singapore time) and will feature 104 matches played over six weeks.
THE FINISH LINE

World Cup co-hosts Mexico and Canada eager to shine as the big kickoff looms

Five-time champions Brazil should easily top a group that includes Haiti and Scotland, but Morocco could prove tricky

Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in question since the US and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February, triggering the war in the region.

Iranian FA says will meet Fifa to seek World Cup assurances in next few days

Canada is co-hosting the Jun 11 to Jul 19 World Cup with the US and Mexico

The biggest World Cup in history, which this year will feature 48 teams, will be held across the US, Canada and Mexico from Jun 11 to Jul 19.

Help wanted: Fox Sports hiring ‘World Cup Watcher’ for US$50,000

The chosen fan will be required to watch every minute of the matches on Fox One

China accounted for 17.7% and India 2.9% of the global linear TV reach of the 2022 tournament.

Fifa faces World Cup broadcast crisis as India’s Reliance offers US$20 million, China deal unannounced

The 2026 tournament kicks off on Jun 11, leaving barely five weeks for a deal to be finalised

A report released earlier this month by The Knoble forecast that the World Cup would fuel more than 28,500 suspicious financial transactions globally.

Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams

The main areas of fraud are expected to be around ticketing, travel and online scams

The World Cup begins on Jun 11, with games being held in 11 US cities and five others in Canada and Mexico.

New York City to host free outdoor World Cup viewing sites

The announcement comes as fans have expressed frustration over the high cost of attending the games

Fifa has said that the prize money on offer is set to increase with the world governing body projected to surpass US$11 billion in revenue in the current four-year cycle from 2023 to 2026.

Fifa set to increase 2026 World Cup prize money

The tournament runs from Jun 11 to Jul 19 in the US, Mexico and Canada

The interior of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, as work crews prepare the playing field for the World Cup. Tourism and hospitality leaders in the 11 US host cities are watching international fans closely.

Will the 2026 World Cup bring tourists back to America?

Travel restrictions, proposed social media searches and sky-high ticket prices are chasing away international football fans, but host cities are still hoping for a boon