Iranian officials say a ‘large’ number of key staff denied visas as the team is set to travel to Mexico.
!['Trionda' - translated from Spanish as "three waves" is the official match ball for the World Cup 2026 set to be hosted in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The ball has a sensor chip inside it to track movement. [Daniel Cole/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-05-12T171750Z_1958047099_UP1EM5C1C1O5K_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-LOS-ANGELES-1780378175.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here’s a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
Football’s governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
Japan’s national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.
A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.
From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
