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FIFA confirms 11-minute halftime show for 2026 World Cup final

FIFA has officially confirmed that the halftime show during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final will last 11 minutes, introducing a new entertainment format to the men's tournament. The historic final between Spain and Argentina, scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in New York, will be the first......

UK calls for FIFA investigation over Argentina's Falklands banner at World Cup

The United Kingdom has called on FIFA to investigate Argentina after members of the national football team displayed a banner supporting Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands following their victory over England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. The banner, which declared that the Malvinas......

Petition to replay France vs Spain World Cup semi-final gains momentum

A petition calling for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain to be replayed has attracted significant public attention after gathering more than 50,000 signatures within hours of the match. The campaign was launched by French supporters who believe that a controversial refereeing......

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to attend 2026 World Cup Final against Argentina in the United States

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will travel to the United States this weekend to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, underscoring the political and symbolic significance of one of the year's biggest sporting events. The Spanish government confirmed that......

Moroccan referees appointed for 2026 World Cup third-place playoff

FIFA has appointed two Moroccan match officials to the refereeing team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, highlighting the continued international recognition of Morocco's refereeing standards. The match, which will see France face England in Miami, will feature Jalal Jayed as the......

Reports raise possibility of delay to 2026 World Cup final over wildfire smoke

Concerns over deteriorating air quality caused by ongoing Canadian wildfires have sparked speculation that the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could face scheduling adjustments if environmental conditions worsen. The match is currently scheduled to take place on July 19 at MetLife......

Donald Trump to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, where Spain and Argentina will compete for the championship at MetLife Stadium in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. The White House confirmed the president's attendance, describing the tournament......

First-time asylum applications in the European Union decline in April 2026

The number of first-time asylum applications submitted across the European Union declined in April 2026, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat, reflecting a slowdown in new asylum requests compared with the previous month. The EU's statistical office reported that 42,960 first-time......

Morocco strengthens its position as a rising AI outsourcing destination

Morocco has reinforced its reputation as one of the world's emerging outsourcing hubs after being ranked among the top 25 countries best prepared to integrate artificial intelligence into outsourced business services, according to the Global Outsourcing AI Readiness Index 2026. The report highlights......