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FIFA reverses WC water bottle ban after backlash
FIFA has reversed course on its decision to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America, following fierce backlash from fan groups and leading politicians. FIFA announced a new policy on Friday in a post on social media, saying "all fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic, 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada." - Predicting how all...
FIFA cancels WC tickets given free by mistake
FIFA has canceled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error. The tickets were "allocated at no charge (0 USD) due to a prior payment issue during the checkout process," FIFA said in a statement Thursday. "FIFA regrets the error and any inconvenience caused," soccer's ruling body said.
FIFA WC: Somali referee who was denied US entry had suspected 'terror' links
The 34-year-old referee had been selected on FIFA's final list of match officials for the 2026 World Cup and was due to join other referees at their training base in Miami before the tournament. The United States is co-hosting the World Cup along with Mexico and Canada.
Friends with Kohli, England's FIFA WC-bound captain teases RCB with witty post
England captain Harry Kane showed off his cricketing skills and sense of humour as the Three Lions continued preparations for the FIFA World Cup, with the star striker playfully offering his services to England Cricket and IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On Tuesday, England's footballers swapped the training pitch for a cricket field during a team bonding session ahead of the World Cup. Kane was among the players enjoying the game and later shared multiple photos of his exploits...
FIFA prez: People should 'chill' over WC visa issu...
MEXICO CITY -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the organization cannot dictate to the U.S. government who to allow into its country for the World Cup, saying that sometimes it is better to "chill and relax" over visa issues. "Believe me when I tell you, or don't believe me if you don't want, but we try always to find solutions, always," he said during his pre-World Cup news conference in Mexico City on Wednesday. "But then we need to respect that we are not the kings of the world who...
Team USA’s loudest supporters say FIFA pushed them to upper deck for World Cup
When the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays at home, its most loyal fans traditionally sit right behind a goal to cheer on the team or intimidate the opposition. But when the Americans kick off a once-in-a-generation World Cup in Southern California next week, many of those die-hard supporters may be harder to hear because FIFA seated them in the “nose bleeds,” according to a major U.S. fan group. “These are the worst tickets that I’ve ever seen out of the five World Cups I’ve been to,”...
Bafana to leave for WC Monday after visa bungle
South Africa's flight from Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport to Mexico for the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to land on on Sunday morning, was delayed, SAFA confirmed, but it was rebooked for Monday morning. The SABC broke news of the flight delay on Saturday night. Their subsequent reporting claimed that at least 20 of the travelling contingent -- mostly, but not only players -- were still having their Visas processed by the United States Embassy, while...
'The Last Dance': Neymar signals final WC as Brazil icon eyes one last shot at glory
For a generation of Brazilian fans, Neymar has been the face of the Selecao. Now, with the FIFA World Cup 2026 around the corner, the country's all-time leading scorer has signalled that the tournament could mark the end of his journey on football's biggest stage. The 34-year-old Santos forward sparked an emotional reaction after responding to a FIFA social media tribute with a simple but loaded message: "The last dance."
Giuliani: WC security challenge 'unprecedented'
This summer's World Cup will pose an unprecedented security challenge due to its size and scope, but the nation's law enforcement is "leaning in," Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House FIFA World Cup 2026 Task Force, told ESPN in an interview. "This entire country's police force is leaning in," he said. "It is an unbelievable problem set when I think about what local law enforcement is going to have to go over this 40-day stretch.
U.S. sharp in narrow WC sendoff loss to Germany
USA v Germany USMNT looks sharp in World Cup sendoff loss to Germany The United States lost 2-1 to Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday in its last match before the start of the FIFA World Cup, turning in another solid performance after Sunday's 3-2 win over Senegal. Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Germany with a header in the second minute that caught U.S. goalkeeper Matthew Freese flatfooted, but the Americans grew into the game immediately after giving up the early goal.