Just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City to participate in an extraordinary celebration of national pride and sporting culture. The event aimed to create the largest "Mexican wave" ever recorded, highlighting the country's enthusiasm as it prepares to co-host one of......

Pope Leo XIV has expressed his support for the United States national football team as preparations intensify for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking to journalists during a flight from Rome to Madrid, the pontiff said he would be cheering for the American team throughout the tournament. Although he acknowledged that his schedule......

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been overshadowed by a visa dispute involving members of Iran’s football delegation, according to reports from Iranian state media. Officials indicated that while visas were granted to the national team players and coaching staff, several members of the administrative and support delegation......

The Directorate General of National Security has launched a new phase in its overhaul of stadium security protocols following a high-level meeting in Rabat led by Abdellatif Hammouchi. The session focused on revising anti-violence measures in sports venues and strengthening coordination between regional police structures ahead of upcoming......

Marrakech is set to host the first edition of the MBD Padel Cup Festival, positioning the city as a growing hub for international padel. The event will take place from 4 to 7 June 2026 at Urban Padel Marrakech and will bring together sport, entertainment and social engagement in a single multi-day format. Organisers expect 160 players, divided......

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will have to wait until September before he can officially run for a fourth term at the head of the institution. His current third mandate is reaching its end, but the electoral process has not yet been opened, delaying any formal candidacy. The federation held its ordinary and extraordinary......

Iran's national football team has received visas to enter the United States, ending weeks of uncertainty just 10 days before its opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. The visas were issued overnight after Iranian officials confirmed that players had still not received travel authorization as of Thursday......

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has partnered with Netflix Games to launch a new football video game titled FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, designed to enhance fan engagement ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The game aims to capture the excitement and global atmosphere of the tournament, offering an accessible......

José Mourinho has signaled openness to a possible return to Real Madrid as the club enters a decisive presidential election period. The Portuguese coach linked his potential comeback to the continuation of Florentino Pérez at the helm of the Spanish giants, setting the tone for renewed speculation around the club’s leadership......

Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi has been unable to travel with the national team delegation to the United States for the preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to a visa-related administrative issue. While the rest of the Moroccan squad successfully departed from Rabat-Salé airport, the player was forced to remain in......

Football fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup will not be allowed to bring reusable water bottles into stadiums, despite concerns about high summer temperatures expected in several host cities across North America. The measure, introduced as part of the tournament’s security regulations, has sparked debate among supporters and public......

Moroccan football fans will be able to watch the national team’s matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 free of charge, after the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) secured broadcasting rights through an agreement with beIN Sports. The announcement means supporters of the Atlas Lions will not need a paid subscription to......

India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has announced that it has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as well as 38 additional FIFA tournaments through 2034, marking a major development in the country’s sports media landscape. The agreement ensures that Indian audiences will be able to follow the 2026 tournament,......