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USA FIFA World Cup tourism boom at risk as hotel bookings fall below expectations
May 21, 2026 10:31 am
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), which represents over 32,000 hotels, says the anticipated economic lift may fall short.
Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline 1st-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show
May 14, 2026 12:32 pm
The FIFA World Cup final will be played on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
'Let them play': Donald Trump softens stance on Iran entering US for World Cup despite war
May 01, 2026 9:00 am
Iran will play New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15, then Belgium in Los Angeles on June 21 before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26.
At FIFA World Cup, players who cover their mouths during confrontations could be red carded
April 29, 2026 9:57 am
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) also unanimously approved another rule which states that players who leave the field in protest at a referee's decision may be red-carded.
FIFA World Cup: Coach stuck in UAE, 20-hour road trip during war, visa trouble, cancelled training camp – Iraq’s route to football showpiece
April 01, 2026 3:00 pm
A request to postpone inter-confederation playoff against Bolivia was struck down, but Lions of Mesopotamia roared in Monterrey to seal a spot after 40 years
Who has qualified for the 2026 World Cup? Full list by Confederation after Italy miss out in European playoff final
April 01, 2026 11:22 am
Check full list of 47 out of 48 countries qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Senegal's World Cup jerseys to display just one Africa Cup star, not two
March 21, 2026 9:37 pm
Senegal went on to win the Africa Cup in January for its second continental crown after winning the 2021 edition, to which its first star refers.
'We expect travel to go up 30%': Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta warns FIFA World Cup fans to brace for higher airfares amid Middle East conflict
March 20, 2026 4:10 pm
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
'World Cup is too big to be postponed': FIFA official dismisses US-Israel-Iran war fears for 2026 tournament
March 10, 2026 4:12 pm
The tournament, expanded from 32 nations to 48, is scheduled for 11 US venues, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
AFC Women's Asian Cup: Why India beating Vietnam is crucial for FIFA World Cup qualification hopes
March 03, 2026 11:15 pm
India, who had hosted the continental tournament in 2022, were affected by the Covid outbreak. They ended up exiting at the group stage having failed to take the field against Chinese Taipei.
FOOTBALL WORLD CUP VIDEOS
FIFA World Cup 2018 Preview: Brazil, Uruguay knocked out; Will England, Croatia survive tonight?
June 22, 2020 6:23 pm
The South American nations, Brazil and Uruguay, collapsed in the first two quarterfinal matches on Friday, and were knocked out from the competition. On Saturday, England will face Sweden, while hosts Russia will take on Croatia. Who will make it to
FIFA World Cup 2018 Preview: Which teams will face each other in the Quarterfinals?
June 22, 2020 6:24 pm
After England defeated Colombia in the penalty shootouts, they cemented their spot in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Which teams will face each other in the quarterfinals in Russia?
This Kolkata couple has watched every football World Cup from the stands since 1982
June 03, 2018 8:00 pm
Now at 85 with his 76-year-old wife, Pannalal is gearing up to watch his 10th World Cup in Russia, which he possibly feels will be last from the stands.
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