152 stories tagged #FIFA

  1. World Cup 2026: Three Host Nations, Three Opening Ceremonies
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    World Cup 2026: Three Host Nations, Three Opening Ceremonies

    FIFA announces separate opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada, and the US for the 2026 World Cup.

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  2. NJ Transit Slashes World Cup Train Prices After Backlash
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    NJ Transit Slashes World Cup Train Prices After Backlash

    NJ Transit reduces round-trip World Cup train tickets from $150 to $105 after backlash and private sponsorship.

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  3. World Cup Broadcast Deals in Limbo for China and India
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    World Cup Broadcast Deals in Limbo for China and India

    With weeks to go, FIFA hasn't secured TV rights deals for the 2026 World Cup in China and India, affecting billions of fans.

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  4. Trump Says He Wouldn't Pay $1,000 for a World Cup Ticket
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    Trump Says He Wouldn't Pay $1,000 for a World Cup Ticket

    President Trump reacts to steep ticket prices for the US World Cup opener against Paraguay.

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  5. Iran Seeks FIFA Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid US Tensions
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    Iran Seeks FIFA Guarantees for World Cup Participation Amid US Tensions

    Iranian soccer chief to meet FIFA President to demand respect for the team at the World Cup in the US, following visa refusal and political tensions.

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  6. FIFA Bans Ex-Guyana Soccer Official Five Years for Harassment
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    FIFA Bans Ex-Guyana Soccer Official Five Years for Harassment

    FIFA banned former Guyana Football Federation Secretary Ian Alves for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff.

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  7. Iran Soccer Chief Says He Chose to Return After Canada Airport Delay
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    Iran Soccer Chief Says He Chose to Return After Canada Airport Delay

    Iranian soccer federation president Mehdi Taj says he was cleared to enter Canada for the FIFA Congress, but the delegation turned back after questioning.

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  8. FIFA Chief Vows Iran Will Play World Cup Matches in US Amid Visa Tensions
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    FIFA Chief Vows Iran Will Play World Cup Matches in US Amid Visa Tensions

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino assures Iran will compete in the 2026 World Cup in the US, despite visa disputes and IRGC-related tensions with Canada.

    last mo. 1 min read