Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Mexico

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
May 31, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: U.S., Mexico, Canada eye knockout stage on home soil  

U.S., Canada and Mexico, the three co-host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, are the only North American countries that will represent the continent in the tournament.

U.S., Mexico, Canada
May 29, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S., Canada, Mexico announce joint travel policy ahead of 2026 World Cup

The measures aim to protect their citizens as well as millions of tourists and athletes expected to visit North America during the tournament.

2026 FIFA World Cup
May 20, 2026

Doctor convicted of $45 million Botox fraud scheme after splurging millions on Tesla cars, real estate

Ms Mailyan billed and received payments for thousands of injections that were never provided or were provided only for cosmetic purposes.

California doctor and Tesla car
May 19, 2026

Over 100,000 children separated as Trump intensifies racist, inhumane immigration agenda: Brookings

“When we detain or deport a child’s parents, the nation has a clear obligation to recognise, account for, and safeguard the child’s well-being,” the Brookings report stated.

Image used to illustrate the story
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 15, 2026

After Olympic Games, BC Place set for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Zealand will face Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver, as will Australia vs Turkey, and two knockout-phase matches.

BC Place Stadium
March 17, 2026

Iran in talks with FIFA to move World Cup matches away from U.S.

“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico,” the Iranian embassy said.

President Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino