FIFA accused of blocking Azteca Stadium labour inspection
March 12 – The Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) has accused FIFA of blocking a labour inspection at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, a venue for the 2026 World Cup.
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Trump finds a like-minded foreign friend in FIFA
March 10 – US President Donald Trump has established a 2026 World Cup task force to oversee preparations for FIFA’s flagship tournament.
Trump will chair the task force with vice president JD Vance serving as a vice chair while a yet unnamed executive director will oversee day-to-day operations. This summer the US will host the Club World Cup, a dress rehearsal for the 48-team finals co-hosted with neighbours Mexico and Canada.
Dallas to host World Cup 2026 international broadcast centre
March 7 – The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Report says US is not ready to host the Greatest Show on Earth
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February 21 – The United States is about to embark upon hosting the two biggest sporting events on the planet, in the form of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and in 2028 the Olympic Games. However, according to a report released on Wednesday, the country is wholly unprepared for the burdens these events will place on its aging infrastructure.
NRG goes local with 2026 sponsorship of host city Houston
February 12 – NRG Energy, who hold the naming rights to the Houston Stadium that will be a host of the 2026 World Cup, has increased its commitment, to Texas’ biggest city, becoming an official Supporter of FIFA World Cup 26 Houston.
After ‘peace in our time’ Infantino love-in, trade war erupts between 2026 World Cup partners
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February 3 – US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico, prompting a trade war between the long-time allies and the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup.
Atlanta warms up for 2026 with 500-day countdown, but before then it has a 6-match CWC schedule to deliver
February 3 – Atlanta, which has just completed the hosting of the College Football Playoff National Championship, has turned its attention to the 500-day countdown to the 2026 World Cup where it will host eight matches, including a semi-final.
Study finds 14 of 16 stadia for 2026 World Cup likely to hit dangerous heat levels
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January 31 – Player welfare is perhaps the biggest issue facing the elite of world football. With the 2026 World Cup scheduled during the height of the American summer, researchers are looking at the potential dangers players might face with extreme heat.
We are in Kansas Dorothy. 2026 host cities follow FIFA’s yellow brick road with 500 days to go
January 31 – Excitement is building in the respective host cities for the 2026 World Cup, and with the 500-day countdown officially beginning, each local organising committee is keen to highlight their progress. In Kansas City, KC2026 is sharing ways for the region to get involved.
Seattle launches small business initiative as 500 days to WC countdown begins
January 29 – With the World Cup officially only 500 days away, Local Organising Committees are shifting gears with the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 (SeattleFWC26) leading the way by unveiling a World Cup Small Business Initiative.
Seattle gets 2026 World Cup bug and announces nine fan zones across Washington state
January 21 – With the 2026 World Cup only 507 days away, Local Organising Committees (LOC) are beginning to step into action, and one of the most active is in Seattle, and the state of Washington who recently announced that they will be partnering with nine locations across the state to host fan zones.
Boston 26 commits to 20 mini-pitches as part of World Cup legacy
January 21 – Becoming a host city of World Cup matches often brings additional benefits beyond the influx of tourism to the local economy.
BBC and ITV agree shared broadcast deals for 2026 and 2030 World Cups
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December 17 – BBC Sport and ITV have renewed their deal to share live coverage of the men’s World Cup for both 2026 and 2030 editions, ensuring continued free-to-air access for football fans across the UK.
European draw for 2026 group qualifying sees England rematched with Serbia
December 13 – Thomas Tuchel’s first official duty as England’s new head coach was to see his team drawn in a 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra today.
Home Depot tools up for 2026 World Cup sponsorship in their backyard
December 5 – In a sign that enthusiasm is starting to build with American sponsors ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, Home Depot has announced that they have become an official tournament sponsor.