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Will the FIFA World Cup be the economic bonanza US cities were promised?

Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.

FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game

The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.

Why are players being issued visas just days before the World Cup?

Last-minute visas are being issued for players competing in the FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Saleh explains.

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup.

Who are the World Cup Golden Boot favourites? Mbappe, Ronaldo, Messi, Kane?

There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?

Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.

Mexicoโ€™s president sees โ€˜no issueโ€™ with her country hosting Iranโ€™s Fifa World Cup team

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that she has โ€œno issueโ€ with her country hosting Iranโ€™s World Cup team after its training base was moved from the United States to Mexico for the summer soccer competition. The team will still play its group stage matches in the US but its base has been moved to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego, California, a move that Iranโ€™s football federation announced recently and that was formally confirmed by Fifa, the sportโ€™s governing body, on...

#8  |  May 25, 07:57 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

What are the biggest FIFA World Cup upsets in history?

Nothing makes the news like an unfancied or low-ranked team pulling off a shock result at the football World Cup.

#9  |  May 21, 14:06 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?

The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.

#10  |  May 21, 04:33 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026

Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.

New York City hotels avert labour strike threat before FIFA World Cup

Hotel operators avoid a 'very real threat' by signing a deal with 25,000 workers as the city hosts the 2026 tournament.

#12  |  May 19, 09:14 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup as Martinez names squad

Diogo Jota named as an honorary 'plus-one' player in Portugal's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

US waives visa bonds of up to $15,000 for FIFA World Cup ticket holders

Trump administration's visa bond programme had raised concerns about soaring costs for World Cup travellers to US.

#14  |  May 13, 10:13 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Which teams have won the FIFA World Cup?

Ahead of the World Cup 2026, a chronological record of all winners since the first global tournament took place in 1930.

#15  |  May 13, 10:05 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

Amid US-Israel war on Iran, Arizona awaits Iranian team before World Cup

Sports facility and football fans in the city of Tucson want Iran's players to feel 'safe and welcome'.

#16  |  May 12, 12:01 UTC Sports Al Jazeera English ๐Ÿ”—

What to know about Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026

After a fairytale qualification journey, the tiny Caribbean island makes its World Cup debut next month.