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
Column by B4Ball The FIFA 2026 Men’s World Cup Finals taking place this summer in Canada, Mexico and the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026, is generating a lot of interest, as is usual with the most popular global sporting fiesta. As a prelude to the competition, the African Cup of Nations
By Rasheed Adewuyi, New York As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (AFCON) unfolds in Morocco, an official delegation from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been on the ground studying the country’s security frameworks, a move linked to preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™️ which the U.S., Mexico, and
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, African football fans are encouraged to prepare early for the global tournament set to take place from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. With Africa set to be represented by
By Yomi Kuku, Toronto Canada Excitement is reaching fever pitch in Vancouver as the city ramps up preparations to host seven high-stakes matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™️, including a group-stage fixture featuring African powerhouse Egypt. With the official match schedule now released, Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium is confirmed to host a thrilling lineup