World Cup

• The 2026 World Cup is set to begin on Thursday, June 11, marking the start of the largest tournament in the event's history. • The opening match will take place in Mexico City, where the Mexican national team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina. • This summer's competition will feature a total of 104 matches hosted across North America.

• The expanded World Cup is set to begin across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, featuring a record 48 teams competing in 104 matches over nearly six weeks. • To ensure player safety in North American stadiums with limited shade, FIFA has implemented hydration breaks and updated its water bottle policy. • The tournament highlights the intersection of global politics and sport, while focusing on whether veterans like 38-year-old Lionel Messi and 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo can achieve final career milestones.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted across North America, with the United States, Mexico, and Canada serving as joint hosts. • This tournament marks a significant expansion in scale, welcoming a larger number of participating teams and a revamped schedule to accommodate the growth. • The event is expected to draw millions of global fans to various cities, including Columbus, Ohio, boosting local economies and international sports engagement.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, including debutants Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. • The final will take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and will introduce a Super Bowl-style halftime show featuring headliners Shakira, Madonna, and BTS. • A new disciplinary rule will be implemented, where players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents risk receiving a red card and immediate dismissal.

Company says it has strong bookings for England matches and has spruced up gardens for domestic touristsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of pub and hotel chain Fuller’s has said that the evening kick-off times of World Cup matches will provide a double-hit of business through the peak summer period, as the group gets “garden-ready” for fans before the tournament.Simon Emeny, the chief executive of Fuller, Smith & Turner, said that there have been strong advance bookings for the World Cup and that it has spruced-up garden areas across its 337 pubs, hotels and inns to cater for a bumper summer. Continue reading...

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the USFans of World Cup teams kitted out by Nike face the highest costs if they want to buy a replica shirt before the tournament kicks off this week amid a “striking” overall increase in prices.Alongside the official match versions, which are retailing for as much as €160, manufacturers typically make “stadium”, or replica, versions aimed at supporters. Continue reading...

• The 2026 Men’s World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19. • The tournament will feature a total of 104 matches, with broadcasting details and schedules now being established for viewers. • High-profile commentary and analysis teams have been assembled, featuring sportscaster Ian Darke and legendary players such as Landon Donovan, Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimović.