Back in 2017, during Trump’s first term, Infantino had suggested a US travel ban on citizens from six majority-Muslim countries was incompatible with tournament regulations, and could invalidate the country’s hopes to host the tournament in 2026. “It’s obvious when it comes to Fifa competitions, any team, including the supporters and officials of that team,…
Nine more goals were scored in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, putting the three-game total at 25 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. More importantly, each game has been more thrilling than the one prior, and the latter two have needed overtime to be settled. The Golden Knights won the latest…
Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game 10.30pm, BBC One Football has changed almost beyond recognition since Scotland last qualified for the World Cup in 1998. But is the game still animated by the same raw emotion? To find out, comedian Kevin Bridges goes on a global journey, visiting the US, Brazil and Birmingham…
FIFA World Cup 2026 signage is displayed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 1, 2026. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP A group of SoFi Stadium workers in Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike, with the venue set to host the first U.S. match in the World…
As athletes and millions of fans gear up for the FIFA World Cup starting next week, global health officials are preparing for a high-stakes challenge of their own: protecting against infectious diseases. For the first time, the tournament will span 16 host cities across three countries — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and…
The BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Robotic dogs will patrol the streets around the stadium while personnel in a central command centre will be monitoring activity across the city. Monterrey’s police department also has helicopters, 2 of them Black Hawks,…
The Elephants, returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, boast the best young player in the German Bundesliga. The 19-year-old scooped the Rookie of the Season award after his 12 goals and eight assists helped RB Leipzig finish third and return to the Champions League. As a result, he has been…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights will face off for the first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday, June 2, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Since this…
The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup. Fifa will introduce advanced semi-automated offside for video assistant referees (VAR) which should make decisions faster and mean an assistant can raise the flag rather than wait for a move…
It was fitting that Iraq secured a place at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia in Mexico, the location of their first ever appearance on the global stage back in 1986. Karim Allawi was a player 40 years ago as the Lions of Mesopotamia lost all three games against Paraguay, Belgium and the hosts…
