FIFA

A study estimates that 25% of matches are likely to be played in unhealthy heat. The risk of ‘the most extreme conditions’ has almost doubled compared to the 1994 World Cup in the USA

The data comes from a study by the US investment bank Jefferies, which noted that the tournament will feature more matches than previous editions - and more possibilities to drink

Mexican authorities are stepping up the crackdown on counterfeit merchandise related to the soccer tournament, which is one of the points of contention with the United States in the USMCA review process

Five million residents registered for an initial sale, but few had access to reasonably priced tickets: they were either unavailable or cost thousands of dollars

The lack of free and universal health care means fans traveling from other countries will be sure to take out multiple policies

In 2019, Abdullah Ibhais resigned as communications director for the World Cup organizing committee. He was arrested by Qatari authorities and imprisoned. ‘The moment you stop following orders, you become a threat’

The capital of Jalisco, which will host four matches, is suffering a severe water crisis affecting thousands of homes, while the government tries to contain protests over the increase in public transport fares

The world’s largest soccer stadium underwent a controversial and delayed renovation two years before the World Cup began. It reopens this Saturday with a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal

In the United States, there is little talk about the world’s biggest sporting event two and a half months before the opening game

With 100 days to go before the tournament kicks off, the Mexican government has issued a statement warning the public about fraud

Cities scheduled to host matches warn of a lack of funding and coordination with the federal government

The Mexican president assures ‘every guarantee’ is in place to stage matches following the wave of violence in Jalisco after the death of El Mencho

The organizations point out that immigration control tactics could expose foreign fans to arbitrary detention during the competition

The discovery of at least 500 bags containing human remains within a 10-mile radius of Guadalajara’s Akron Stadium tarnishes expectations for the FIFA tournament

Along with Mexico and Canada, the United States is co-hosting a tournament it hopes will become a highly lucrative business. The goal is for soccer to definitively seduce the country with the world’s largest advertising market

Sheinbaum visited Washington for the first time for the World Cup draw gala. The US president is being friendly with his North American partners after months of threats and insults

The Mexican president will meet briefly with the Republican and Canada’s Mark Carney ahead of the World Cup draw

The event was attended by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian PM Mark Carney, and included performances by Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams and the Village People

The human rights organization is demanding concrete protections for workers, athletes, fans, and journalists attending the tournament next summer

The tournament organizing team insists that the United States is streamlining visa procedures for ticket buyers

The updated schedule with the stadium and time for each game will be published on December 6

The FIFA leader’s close ties with the US president has drawn criticism from those who believe the organization should be politically neutral

Mexico’s tournament representative affirms that the country will not be overshadowed by the United States in the 2026 edition

The championship will be played in 12 venues throughout the United States with the final on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Most of the World Cup venues in North America are at high risk of excessive heat, according to new research

Most of the stadiums will temporarily change names in order to follow FIFA’s policy on corporate sponsored names