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gamereactor.euFIFA Extends Safety Ban on Outside Bottles, Cans and Cups to All 2026 World Cup Venues
FIFA will require fans and volunteers to buy drinking water inside all 2026 World Cup stadiums after prohibiting outside bottles, cans and cups. The rule change was announced one week before the tournament opens across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Al JazeeraFIFA Standardizes Bottle Ban at 2026 World Cup Venues for Safety, Adds Hydration Stations
FIFA updated its stadium code of conduct on Tuesday to bar fans from bringing refillable water bottles, cups, jars and cans into venues. The 48-team tournament runs June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
indianexpress.comIFAB Approves Multiple Rule Changes, Including New Red Card Offences, to Take Effect at 2026 World Cup
New laws targeting discrimination, time-wasting and match flow will take effect at the tournament opening June 11 and apply league-wide from the 2026-2027 season.
indianexpress.comIFAB Exploring Rule Change to Let VAR Review Fouls Before Restart
FIFA's chief refereeing officer said IFAB is working on a rule change that would let VAR intervene on fouls committed just before the ball is put back into play. The proposal is under discussion ahead of this summer's World Cup.
bbc.co.ukFIFA Introduces New Rules to Reduce Time-Wasting at 2026 World Cup
FIFA will direct referees to issue red cards for confrontational mouth-covering and to award corner kicks or throw-ins if goal kicks and throw-ins exceed five-second limits. The measures take effect when the 48-team tournament opens in less than two weeks.
fantasyfootballscout.co.ukFIFA to Ban Goalkeeper Injury Timeouts at 2026 World Cup
Players will no longer be allowed to approach the technical area during goalkeeper stoppages. FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina announced the rule ahead of the tournament.
fastcompany.comIran Requests Multiple-Entry U.S. Visas for World Cup Squad
Iran's football federation president said the United States should issue multiple-entry visas for the national team and staff. The squad will be based in Tijuana, Mexico, and will cross the border for three group-stage matches.
ESPNFIFA assigns training sites for 39 World Cup teams in 19 U.S. states
FIFA announced the training locations for 39 of the 48 national teams competing in the 2026 World Cup. The sites span more than 20 cities across 19 states and will operate from June 11 to July 19.
Usa TodayUzbekistan National Soccer Team Selects Atlanta United Facility as World Cup Base Camp
FIFA announced that the Uzbekistan national team will use the Atlanta United Training Center in Marietta as its base camp for the 2026 World Cup. The team makes its first appearance at the tournament after securing qualification with a 2025 win over the United Arab Emirates.
montrealgazette.comFIFA Yet to Agree Broadcast Deals for 2026 World Cup in China and India
Broadcasters in China and India have yet to secure rights for the 48-team tournament that begins 11 June. FIFA has agreements in more than 175 territories but not in the two most populous countries.
EuronewsIran's World Cup team given state farewell in Tehran
Iran's national team was feted at a ceremony in Tehran on 13 or 14 May 2026 featuring the unveiling of its 2026 World Cup kit, but no US visas have been issued for players or staff less than a month before the tournament. Federation chief Mehdi Taj called it the best send-off in…
api.foxsports.comNew Jersey Lowers World Cup Train Fare to $105 After Initial $150 Plan
New Jersey announced plans to charge $150 round-trip for NJ TRANSIT service from Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. The fare was reduced to $105 with corporate donor support. The state cited a $48 million cost to NJ TRANSIT while FIFA is projected to gen…
thesouthafrican.comIran Seeks FIFA Visa Guarantees and Security Assurances for World Cup
The Iranian Football Federation has submitted 10 demands to FIFA ahead of the tournament starting June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran stated it would compete without retreat from its beliefs, culture and convictions while seeking guarantees on visas, security an…
thesouthafrican.comIran Asks FIFA for Guarantees Ahead of World Cup
Iran’s football federation has presented FIFA with 10 conditions for taking part in this summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The federation says skipping the event would deprive the country of a major diplomatic asset. The demands include visa assurances…
New York PostTrump Says He Would Not Spend Over $1,000 on US World Cup Opener
President Trump told the New York Post he was surprised by ticket prices exceeding $1,000 for the United States' June 12 match against Paraguay in Los Angeles and said he would not pay that amount. He expressed concern that high prices could prevent his supporters from attending…
swissinfo.chFIFA President Defends 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said high ticket prices reflect U.S. market conditions and resale laws. Face-value prices for the final reached nearly $11,000, up from $1,600 in 2022.
espn.comFA and US Soccer Propose Changes to FIFA's Model for 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups
The Football Association and US Soccer Federation are pushing FIFA to revise its organizational model for the upcoming Women's World Cups, seeking greater local input. This follows disputes over ticket prices and costs for the 2026 men's World Cup. Bids for the tournaments will b…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFIFA Assigns Iran to Play 2026 World Cup Group Matches in US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, with all group-stage matches on U.S. soil. The decision comes amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions following the killing of Iran's supreme leader earlier this year. President Trump agreed wi…