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When are the final World Cup squads announced?

World Cup 2026 takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June and July. When will we know who's playing?

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And then there were 48 ... how the World Cup has expanded since 1930

The first World Cup to boast 48 teams will explode into action on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a match between Mexico and South Africa. Over the following 39 days, 104 games will take place in 15 other cities in the United States, Mexico and…

Radio France Internationale

Should the 2026 FIFA World Cup Be Priced Like the Super Bowl?

MLS Commissioner Don Garber defended FIFA’s ticket pricing.

Sports Illustrated

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The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break

The Guardian - US

World Cup should not be about ‘making as much money as possible’ – Swinney

The First Minister said the tournament should be a ‘celebration of football’.

Evening Standard

‘Well, yeah, I don’t know, yeah, mental’: Hugh Skinner on bringing back Will the Intern

INTERVIEW: Skinner’s turn as the bumbling work-experience guy made him the breakout star of BBC satire ‘W1A’. He tells Ellie Harrison about reprising the role after nine years

The Independent UK

MLS commissioner: Fifa ‘smart’ to use dynamic pricing for World Cup tickets

Don Garber made the comments to journalists at the opening game at Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium on Saturday night

The Guardian - US

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How Far Every Team Will Travel in 2026 World Cup Group Stage—Ranked

Some nations will travel 10 times as far as others in a series of fixtures which could heavily impact the outcome of the group stage.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup tickets ‘simply unaffordable’ for too many Scotland fans, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister has raised the issue of ticket pricing with bosses at Fifa.

Evening Standard

How Outrageous Ticket Prices for 2026 World Cup Final Compare to Past Years

FIFA’s ticket pricing soared to new heights this week.

Sports Illustrated

The World Cup is supposed to be an economic windfall. But 'you're seeing a number of headwinds' now

Fans from three qualifying nations are banned from entering the U.S while others face up to $15,000 bonds and pricey visa fees.

Fortune

Five Absurd Things You Can Buy for the Price of a 2026 World Cup Final Ticket

FIFA sparked outrage with its increased ticket prices on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

‘Ridiculous’—Kylian Mbappe Shares Unreal Moment With Lionel Messi, Neymar at PSG

Even in the twilight of his career, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner still upstaged his former teammates.

Sports Illustrated

France Leads 2026 World Cup Revolt Over Staggering Costs—Report

The most expensive World Cup in history is impacting qualified teams as well as fans across the globe.

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The Independent UK

Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US

Iranian soccer has had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June

The Independent UK

The eye-watering cost of a World Cup final ticket

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The Independent UK

Fifa charging up to £8,333 on open market for World Cup final tickets

The start of the ‘last-minute sales phase’ revealed how ticket prices for World Cup seats has increased since December

The Independent UK

England World Cup dreams and FA Cup at risk from fixture pile-up, FA warns

The FA has issued a stern warning about the impact fixture overload could have on the national team and the FA Cup

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Euronews

FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening

FIFA raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 (€9,533) during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales Wednesday after the 48-team field for this year's tournament was finalised.

The Guardian - US

Fifa raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990, up from $1,600 in 2022

Fifa raised its top ticket price for the World Cup final to $10,990 during the glitch-hampered reopening of sales on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

More than half of World Cup countries face extra costs as Fifa fails to agree US tax deal

Failure to agree tax exemption means additional costs for countries with the burden to fall disproportionately on smaller nations

AAP

Not fair: Matildas pan Asian Cup pay inequality

Matildas players have been let upset at the lack of prize money on offer at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, and they want future events to match the men's pay.

The Independent UK

How to buy World Cup 2026 tickets as Fifa releases final phase

Football fans now have their final opportunity to secure tickets for the upcoming World Cup as the last-minute sales phase has officially commenced. With the full 48-team field now confirmed following six playoff finals on Tuesday, March 31, fans can purchase seats on a first-come, first-served basis. The current sales…

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup tickets chaos as fans face long queues and pricing row

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Radio France Internationale

Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

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