2026 FIFA WORLD CUP & US POLITICS
The intersection of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico — with American domestic politics, cultural identity debates and the Trump administration's engagement with the event
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Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row
BBC WORLDJun 7, 2026, 01:24 PM
Iran's national football team landed in Mexico amid a US visa row. All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match days.
2026 World Cup: Iran's football team expected in Mexico
FRANCE 24Mondial 2026 : l'équipe iranienne de football attendue au Mexique
Jun 7, 2026, 09:28 AM
Iran's national football team is expected in Mexico, its World Cup base camp, despite the United States, where it is to play its opening matches, refusing visas to some members of its staff.
United States, Mexico, Canada: three hosts and three football passions at the 2026 World Cup
FRANCE 24États-Unis, Mexique, Canada : trois hôtes et trois passions du foot au Mondial 2026
Jun 7, 2026, 07:24 AM
For the first time in World Cup history, the tournament will be held across three countries. The United States, Mexico and Canada share the organization of football's flagship competition.
North America put to the test: the countdown to an (almost) ready World Cup
EL PAÍSNorteamérica a prueba: la cuenta atrás de un Mundial (casi) listo
Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM
Four days before the tournament starts, the three host countries accelerate preparations while facing challenges.
Enemy hosts
EL PAÍSAnfitriones enemigos
Jun 7, 2026, 03:30 AM
Opinion: 'Hispanics' pay fortunes to sing Cielito Lindo and wave the Mexican tricolor in the stands of the World Cup.
All the national teams at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
EL PAÍSTodas las selecciones del Mundial 2026 en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México
Jun 5, 2026, 04:08 PM
The largest World Cup in history pits 48 national teams against each other over five weeks.
World Cup ticket prices force fans to cut back on everything else
EL PAÍSLos precios de las entradas del Mundial provocan que los hinchas deban recortar en todo lo demás
Jun 3, 2026, 03:30 AM
FIFA has turned the 2026 tournament into an economic challenge for the average fan, with ticket prices forcing supporters to cut back elsewhere.
FIFA and YouTube Strike Strategic Deal for 2026 World Cup
AL JAZEERA ARABICما هو الاتفاق الجديد بين فيفا ويوتيوب لكأس العالم 2026؟
Mar 17, 2026, 03:37 PM
FIFA has announced a strategic partnership with YouTube aimed at expanding the global reach of the 2026 World Cup. The deal marks a significant step in the federation's efforts to grow its digital audience ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Mexico Explores Hosting Iran's World Cup Matches After Trump Bars Team from US
EL PAÍSSheinbaum estudia con la FIFA que Irán pueda jugar sus partidos en México
Mar 17, 2026, 03:11 PM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is in talks with FIFA about the possibility of hosting Iran's matches at the 2026 World Cup, after the Trump administration barred the Iranian national team from playing on US soil. Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico maintains diplomatic relations with all nations and is open to serving as an alternative venue. The development highlights the political complications facing the tri-nation World Cup co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
World Cup 2026: A guide to all 16 stadiums across the US, Canada and Mexico
FRANCE 24Mondial 2026 : zoom sur les stades de la compétition au États-Unis, au Canada et au Mexique
Mar 17, 2026, 02:17 PM
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will make history as the first edition hosted across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico. A total of 104 matches will be played across 16 stadiums spread throughout North America. This overview highlights each of the selected venues and their key features.
Creditor Funds Hunting for Spanish Assets at the US World Cup
EL PAÍSLos fondos acreedores por el recorte de las renovables rastrean bienes españoles en el Mundial de fútbol de EE UU
Mar 17, 2026, 04:15 AM
Investment funds that acquired litigation rights related to Spain's cuts to renewable energy subsidies are now tracking Spanish state assets linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. The funds have requested information from financial institutions and companies involved in the tournament, aiming to enforce unpaid international arbitration awards against Spain. This latest move highlights the ongoing legal and financial battle between Spain and foreign investors over its controversial rollback of green energy incentives.
Mexico City Breaks Guinness Record with Massive Football Training Session
BBC WORLDMexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
Mar 16, 2026, 05:23 PM
Mexico City set a new Guinness World Record for the largest football training session, with 9,500 participants gathering at the iconic Zocalo square. The event was held in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. The mass session reflected the host nation's growing excitement ahead of the tournament.