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The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy is displayed during a press event in New York City. File | Photo Credit: Reuters World Cups are where rising stars of football quickly transform into global icons. AFP Sport looks at five of the contenders to become the game’s next superstar at this year’s finals in the United…
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Workers install the first layer of the pitch during a tour of the FIFA World Cup stadium at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA announced on Friday (May 8, 2026) that it will hold separate opening ceremonies before the first game in each of the three host…
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General view as FIFA president Gianni Infantino gives a speech during the FIFA congress. | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by…
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Trump suggested he could declare cities “not safe” for the 104-game soccer tournament next summer and alter a detailed hosting plan that FIFA confirmed in 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump was reminded on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) that FIFA, not any government, ultimately decides which cities will host 2026 World Cup…