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FIFA broadcast rights talks continue in India ahead of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA officials responsible for media rights are visiting India as negotiations continue over broadcasting agreements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the tournament approaching, discussions between FIFA and Indian media companies remain unresolved due to disagreements about pricing and commercial conditions. India......

Dolidol names Morocco football coach Mohamed Ouahbi as brand ambassador through 2030

Dolidol, the Casablanca-based industrial group and one of Africa's leading manufacturers of foam and bedding products, has signed a four-year partnership with Mohamed Ouahbi, head coach of the Moroccan national football team, designating him as the group's official brand ambassador through the......

FIFA and Iranian Football officials to hold talks over 2026 World Cup participation

As preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, senior officials from FIFA are expected to meet representatives of the Iranian Football Federation in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss Iran’s participation in the tournament. According to international media reports, FIFA Secretary-General Mattias......

United States eases World Cup 2026 visa rules for supporters

The United States has announced a targeted easing of visa requirements for the 2026 World Cup, removing a financial guarantee previously required from supporters of selected countries. Fans holding valid match tickets will no longer need to deposit a 15,000 dollar bond, a measure that had been part of......

World Cup 2026 halftime show to feature Shakira, Madonna and BTS in New York final

The 2026 World Cup final will stage a historic halftime show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July 2026. The event will mark the first time a World Cup final includes a dedicated halftime concert. Organizers confirmed a lineup bringing together Shakira, Madonna and BTS, three......

Africa secures record World Cup representation for the 2026 tournament

The FIFA World Cup has long been dominated by a group of national teams that consistently qualify across generations. Brazil remains the benchmark of global consistency, standing as the only country to have participated in every edition of the tournament since its creation. The South American side now......

Shakira returns to the World Cup stage with new official anthem for 2026

Shakira is set to return to the global football stage by performing the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sixteen years after the worldwide success of “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” during the 2010 tournament in South Africa. The Colombian pop star recently revealed a preview......

Infantino confirms Iran participation in 2026 World Cup in United States

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, ending weeks of uncertainty over the team’s presence. He stated clearly that Iran will compete in the tournament and will play matches in the United States, dismissing speculation about a possible exclusion. Infantino......

Lamine Yamal ruled out for season after hamstring injury

FC Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury during a recent league match. The 18 year old was forced off during Barcelona’s 1 0 win over Celta Vigo, and subsequent medical tests confirmed damage to the biceps femoris in his left leg. The......