Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada for the 2026 World Cup opener against Panama due to a refused visa, linked to pending sexual assault charges in the UK. The decision highlights tensions between host immigration rules and global sports.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with three host-nation opening ceremonies. Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will headline the Canadian leg in Toronto ahead of a key match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, while early empty seats in Guadalajara raise pricing concerns.

Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, says he was denied a US visa to attend the 2026 World Cup, stranding him in Mexico City and highlighting a broader visa controversy affecting dozens of accredited officials from over 20 nations.

Jibril Rajoub, head of the Palestinian Football Association, is stranded in Mexico City without a US visa for the 2026 World Cup. Iran's team also faced last-minute visa clearance, sparking accusations of US obstruction.

Mexico beat South Africa 2-1 with three red cards; violent clashes outside Azteca. In Guadalajara, empty seats as South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 with Hwang In-Beom starring. USA and Canada prepare to play.

Canada enters the 2026 World Cup as a quiet co-host, boasting its strongest squad ever. After a winless history and a harsh 2022 exit, the team looks to Alphonso Davies and a new defensive core to make a statement, starting against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto.

Co-hosts Canada and USA play their first matches today. The US faces Paraguay at SoFi Stadium after a star-studded ceremony; Canada meets Bosnia in Toronto. Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 on Thursday.

During the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City, the US flag was met with loud boos from the crowd, reflecting strained US-Mexico relations and casting a shadow over the tri-nation co-hosted event.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca with a star-studded ceremony featuring Shakira, Burna Boy, and Andrea Bocelli. Mexico faced South Africa in the first match of the first tri-nation tournament, co-hosted by the US and Canada.

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with Mexico facing South Africa after a vibrant opening ceremony featuring Shakira and Burna Boy. This first of three ceremonies spans Mexico, the US, and Canada. Match pressure high for co-hosts Mexico in Group A.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with Mexico hosting South Africa at Estadio Azteca, featuring a vibrant opening ceremony with Shakira and Burna Boy. The expanded 48-team tournament spans Canada, Mexico, and the US.

Thomas Tuchel leads England into the 2026 World Cup with a familiar burden of expectation. A flawless qualifying campaign sets the stage for a tricky Group L against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 with a historic triple-opening ceremony. Mexico City hosts the first show featuring Shakira and Burna Boy before Mexico faces South Africa.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will launch with a groundbreaking trilogy of opening ceremonies across Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Mexico kicks off on June 11, followed by Canada and the USA on June 12, with ceremonies held 90 minutes before each host's first match. All events will be broadcast on Fox and streamed on Tubi.

As 48 nations prepare for the 2026 World Cup across North America, BBC Sport launches a 3D immersive app experience, while Toronto's BMO Field undergoes a $100M renovation to host 45,000+ fans.

The 2026 World Cup will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK across BBC and ITV, offering full coverage of all 104 matches. In contrast, US viewers require cable or streaming subscriptions to access games on Fox and Telemundo.

Forecasts show extreme heat, humidity, and thunderstorms will affect nearly a quarter of World Cup 2026 matches, creating physical risks and scheduling chaos for players and fans.

The 2026 World Cup faces controversy over political interference, exorbitant ticket prices, and logistical issues, with FIFA and Trump’s involvement drawing criticism.

The 2026 World Cup will feature three opening ceremonies across the host nations, produced by Marco Balich. Each ceremony will showcase cultural motifs and music, with no performers confirmed yet.

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams across 16 stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico. MetLife Stadium hosts the final, while Spain opens in Atlanta. Vuvuzelas are banned.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches across 16 cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico, health experts warn of infectious disease risks from Ebola to measles, testing global health surveillance.

Edin Dzeko, at 40, leads Bosnia in only their second World Cup, defying age with mental discipline, advanced training, and strategic tactical deployment, joining a seven-strong over-40 cohort.

Somali referee Omar Artan, the first from his nation to officiate a World Cup, was denied entry to the US three days before the 2026 tournament, forcing FIFA to remove him. CBP cited vague "vetting concerns," likely linked to Somalia's inclusion on a travel ban list.

The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada, faces criticism for politicization, record costs, and environmental damage, overshadowing the tournament's expansion.