By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps as head coach of the France national football team after the FIFA World Cup 2026, though no official agreement has yet been announced by the French Football Federation. Deschamps’ current contract runs until the conclusion of the 2026 tournament, a timeline already
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo Former Sepp Blatter has criticised the decision to stage most matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, questioning the country’s visa policies and the balance of hosting duties. In verified comments published by Swiss media, Blatter argued that a World Cup “should not be held in a
Reports emerging on Friday claim Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has submitted his resignation as coach of the Atlas Lions, setting off fresh controversy less than four months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins. According to a Foot Mercato-sourced report, Regragui has asked to step down following the national team’s AFCON 2025 final defeat
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada As preparations intensify for the FIFA World Cup 26™, co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, Canadian immigration authorities have issued clear guidance for international fans planning to travel to Canada for the tournament, while warning strongly against visa-related fraud. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada FIFA has unveiled Canada Celebrates, an ambitious fan-centric celebration programme designed to spread the joy and energy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across Canada. The initiative was officially launched by FIFA on 28 January 2026, weeks ahead of the tournament’s opening match on 11 June 2026 Canada Celebrates marks
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo FIFA President Gianni Infantino has come under criticism from English football supporters after making a controversial comment during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Infantino, addressing concerns about the upcoming 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, made light-hearted remarks about the behaviour of
Arsène Wenger, former long-time Arsenal manager and current FIFA head of global development, has addressed rising calls from some fans and commentators to boycott the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Wenger acknowledged that debate around the
Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and European Union over U.S. interest in Greenland have thrown an unconventional topic into the spotlight: the potential impact on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The issue has surfaced in German political circles after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his
By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo A sweeping U.S. State Department decision to suspend immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries has raised questions about how the policy could affect African teams and their supporters heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. Trump
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada As FIFA World Cup 2026™️ ticket sales continue amid major fan interest, significant criticism has emerged from supporter groups, particularly around the accessibility and cost of tickets for fans with disabilities, who argue that the current structure unfairly excludes them and their essential companions from attending matches. Barrier to Access