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Fifa fires back at US politicians in row over World Cup transport price hikes

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The Independent UK

Palestine FA officials denied entry to Canada for Fifa pre-World Cup meeting

Officials from the Palestine Football Association have been denied entry to Canada ahead of a pre-World Cup meeting of Fifa’s member associations to be held in Vancouver this month

The Guardian - UK

Trump's Iran War Is Keeping the World Away From America's World Cup — and Host Cities Are Already Feeling It

Hotel room rates in the US are dropping ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, impacting expected international visitor numbers.

International Business Times UK

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Fifa chief Infantino says Iran will compete at 2026 World Cup

Gianni Infantino, the boss of 2026 World Cup organisers Fifa, has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup in June and July in the United States, Mexico and Canada despite the war in the Middle East involving Iran, the US and Israel.

Radio France Internationale

Infantino insists Iran will play at US-cohosted World Cup despite war

The FIFA chief has confirmed that Iran will play in the World Cup despite the ongoing war, saying sport should build bridges and remain outside politics.

Euronews

New Jersey governor says Fifa ‘should pay’ for World Cup transport amid soaring costs

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The Independent UK

‘Surprised’ Fifa hits back at New Jersey governor’s complaints over spiralling World Cup transport costs

The game’s governing body has moved to play down complaints from local politicians justifying a huge price hike in public transport for fans to host city stadiums

The Independent UK

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Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you

The $95 bus trip to Foxborough highlights a tournament unique in modern times – one that ultimately makes no secret of its disdain for the paying public

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80–$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets

NJ Transit is modeling a 700% rail-fare surge to MetLife Stadium. Boston has already locked in 4x hikes. With $4,000 group-stage seats and $10,000 finals tickets, the World Cup's hidden costs are adding up fast.

Fortune

Gianni Infantino adamant Iran will play in World Cup despite war with US

Fifa president Gianni Infantino says Iran will come to the World Cup this summer

The Independent UK

Hotels across America slash summer rates as World Cup demand falls short, report says

Experts have pointed to high ticket prices and simmering anti-American sentiment to explain the price drop

The Independent UK

Why U.S. Hotel Prices Are Getting ‘Slashed’ for the 2026 World Cup

There are three key reasons behind the reported plunge and it may soon affect other aspects of the tournament.

Sports Illustrated

Fifa clarifies stance on tailgating at World Cup

Fifa has responded to rumors that the American tradition of tailgating will be banned at this summer’s World Cup. A social media post from the X account Pubity claimed on Tuesday that tailgating, the U.S. tradition of eating and drinking around parked cars in stadium areas, had been banned by…

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How England fans will be ‘ripped off’ by train fares at the World Cup

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The Independent UK

England fans slam ‘rip off’ World cup train fare as tickets hiked from $13 to $100

An England fans support service said they were ‘initially told the prices would remain as standard’

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Why just one of the 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums is allowed advertising after 18 months of FIFA talks

World Cup 2026 will be played in 16 venues, many of them stripped of title sponsorships for the tournament

The Independent UK

NJ Transit to charge more than $100 for short train ride from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife for World Cup games: report

A NJ Transit spokesperson said the agency has not yet finalized its game day ticket prices

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Sports Illustrated

FIFA Reveals Full List of Referees for 2026 World Cup

All six confederations will send match officials to the 48-team tournament.

The Independent UK

FIFA reportedly considering making appeal to Trump ahead of World Cup

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The Independent UK

FIFA weighs asking Trump to stop ICE raids during the World Cup: report

The move could ease countries concerns about ICE operations during the tournament which is expected to draw more than one million international fans

International Business Times

FIFA Chiefs Reportedly Considering Asking Trump For a Moratorium On ICE Raids During World Cup

Top FIFA officials have asked the entity's president, Gianni Infantino, to ask President Donald Trump to consider announcing a moratorium on ICE raids in the U.S. during the World Cup, according to a new report.

The Conversation

Football is being spoiled by time-wasting – what can be done ahead of the World Cup?

Football fans, broadcasters and even head coaches have been complaining this season about excessive time-wasting spoiling the flow of the men’s game.

The Guardian - US

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it

Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cup Songs Ever—Ranked

World Cup songs are almost always over-the-top and cheesy—but some are genuinely brilliant.

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