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FIFA World Cup
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New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Group asks State Department to revoke journalist's visa over social media posts
A legal organization requested that the State Department cancel the visa of a journalist covering the FIFA World Cup. The request followed reports of the journalist's past social media posts supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.
espn.co.uksports15 days ago
PFA Chief Says Foden Missed England World Cup Spot Due to Fixture Schedule
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden was left out of England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. PFA chief executive Maheta Molango attributed the omission to the number of matches players must play each season.
eonline.comsports17 days ago
Prince George Officials Say No Evidence Supports Claims of Vancouver Relocating Unhoused People
City officials and councillors in Prince George have stated there is no evidence that Vancouver is transporting unhoused people to the community ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Similar rumours have circulated in other Canadian cities without documented proof.
espn.co.uksports25 days ago
Chelsea Face Manchester City in FA Cup Final
Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the English FA Cup final on May 16, 2026. Manchester City are appearing in a fourth consecutive final while Chelsea seek to add to their FIFA Club World Cup title won last summer. Live coverage includes team news and match statistics ahead of t…
awfulannouncing.comscience26 days ago
FIFA Announces First Halftime Show for 2026 World Cup Final
FIFA will stage a halftime performance at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey featuring performances by Madonna, Shakira and the South Korean boy band. The show is curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and marks the first such entertainment at the tournament's climax. FIFA…
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Euronewspolitics27 days ago
Trump Administration Exempts Ticketed World Cup Fans from Five Nations from Visa Bond Requirement
The U.S. State Department will exempt supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who bought official FIFA tickets from paying bonds of up to $15,000. The waiver comes after the requirement was imposed last year on travelers from about 50 countries with…
realitytea.compolitics34 days ago
President Trump Says 2026 World Cup Tickets Are Too Expensive
President Trump stated this week that he would not pay the current prices for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, which have risen significantly since initial sales. The comment follows recent remarks by FIFA President Gianni Infantino defending the pricing as consistent with market rat…
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benzinga.comfinance34 days ago
Airbnb Beats Q1 Revenue Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook Despite Earnings Miss
Airbnb reported first-quarter revenue of $2.68 billion, beating Wall Street forecasts, while earnings per share fell short at 26 cents. The company cited elevated cancellations from the war in Iran but lifted its 2026 revenue growth guidance to low-to-mid teens percent and foreca…
mg.co.zascience34 days ago
20 States Score High on Public Health Emergency Preparedness Report
A new report found that only 20 states scored high on public health emergency preparedness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature 78 matches hosted in 10 states. Five of those host states received a high score, four scored in the middle range and Texas scored low. T…
manilatimes.networld44 days ago
Morocco Opens $700 Million Mohammed VI Tower in Salé
A 55-story skyscraper named the Mohammed VI Tower has opened in Salé, Morocco, featuring a luxury hotel, offices, and apartments. The project is expected to create jobs and support the country's tourism efforts. It reflects Morocco's development initiatives amid preparations for…
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