Friday, June 19, 2026

Mexico

June 17, 2026

Iran’s national team forced out of U.S. immediately after World Cup match: Coach

“We have no idea why. I think our team is perhaps the most oppressed in the World Cup,” the coach stated.

Iranian team
June 16, 2026

2026 World Cup: Tunisia replaces sacked Lamouchi with Herve Renard

Tunisia announced on Monday the appointment of Herve Renard as the new coach of the Carthage Eagles for the remainder of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

June 14, 2026

9,000 European sex workers going to U.S., Canada, Mexico for 2026 World Cup: Report

The survey covered the UK and Germany only, which Erobella said are high-end countries whose workers can readily afford the trip.

World Cup
June 11, 2026
Mexican players celebrating
June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero’s welcome after U.S. entry denial for World Cup

Mr Artan’s case sparked condemnation from individuals within and outside the football community

Omar Artan
June 8, 2026

Trump govt to revoke citizenship of 17 Americans accused of immigration fraud: Report

The 17 people targeted for the latest denaturalisation had been convicted of violent crimes, ranging from sex offences against children, wire and immigration fraud.

U.S. President Donald
June 8, 2026

UN climate agency warns of extreme heat during 2026 FIFA World Cup

It said around one in four matches was expected to be played in dangerous heat.

2026 FIFA World Cup
June 7, 2026

Chidi Odinkalu: FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times 

Over the years, decolonisation has remained a durable sub-text of the World Cup. That is likely to be true of the 2026 World Cup.

Infantino presenting World Cup trophy to Trump at White House
June 4, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fans: The good, the bad and the ugly

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as far as fans go, the frenzy, the fun, the fashion and the frills are expected to be nothing like before.

Australia Football fans
June 1, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Ramaphosa rallies support for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 

“For 90 minutes, as they play for our country, we will not be divided by language, race, province, club or circumstance,” Mr Ramaphosa stated.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa