Mexico to host Iran team during 2026 FIFA World Cup amid US tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
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Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo
Officials blamed the shooting on ‘armed individuals’, though no details were provided about attackers or their motives.
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Mexico teachers threaten World Cup disruption over pay
Mexico’s teachers are threatening to disrupt next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup if their demands for higher pay.
Published On 16 May 2026
World Cup 2026 base camps: Where will the 48 teams stay and train?
Training and accommodation locations for Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Brazil, England, Iran and other World Cup teams.
Ex-Sinaloa security chief in Mexico arrested in US over alleged cartel ties
Gerardo Merida Sanchez was arrested in Arizona on May 11 before being transferred to New York.
FIFA warned ‘gruelling heat’ could impact a quarter of World Cup games
Scientists warn football’s governing body that global warming has increased extreme heat risk since 1994 US World Cup.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: What to expect from the new 48-team format
Al Jazeera examines key talking points related to the introduction of an expanded 48-nation tournament.
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum denies reports of CIA operations against cartels
Sheinbaum has called reports from CNN and The New York Times a ‘lie’ as questions grow about US involvement in Mexico.
Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
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One month to the World Cup: Five trending topics among football fans
From collectible shirts to broadcasting issues, here’s what global football fans are discussing before World Cup 2026.
Can you identify all 48 teams in World Cup 2026?This article will be opened in a new browser window
Are you football’s biggest fan? Spin the globe and tap a country to select it. You have 3 minutes to make 48 guesses.
