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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......

Fifa faces world cup broadcast crisis as India and China deals remain uncertain

The global football governing body FIFA is facing growing uncertainty over broadcasting rights for the upcoming World Cup, as negotiations with key markets such as India and China remain unresolved. Deadlock in India In India, a joint venture between Reliance and Disney has reportedly offered around......

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......

FIFA reopens ticket sales for 2026 World Cup matches

The FIFA will release a new batch of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, less than 50 days before the tournament begins. The additional tickets cover all 104 matches scheduled between June 11 and July 19, reflecting continued high demand for the expanded competition. Sales are set to open......

FIFA opens last-minute World Cup 2026 ticket sales on April 1

FIFA has announced the opening of the fourth and final ticket sales phase for the 2026 World Cup on April 1, with seats made available to the general public on a first-come, first-served basis. The final sales window will remain open through the end of the tournament, scheduled for June and July across......

Mexico open to hosting Iran’s World Cup matches amid safety concerns

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, announced that Mexico is willing to host Iran’s matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if the governing body agrees. The request comes after the Iranian Football Federation asked FIFA to relocate their games from the United States due to concerns about player......

Iraq seeks World Cup playoff delay after players stranded by airspace closure

Iraq has asked FIFA to postpone its intercontinental World Cup qualifying playoff after the ongoing regional conflict left most of the national team unable to leave the country. The match, scheduled for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico, would see Iraq face the winner of the Bolivia versus Suriname semifinal. Iraq’s......