FIFA World Cup
Netflix secures broadcasting rights for FIFA 2030 World Cup in Spain, Andorra
Netflix has secured broadcasting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, marking a major expansion of its sports portfolio and bringing free matches to Spanish viewers.
Saudi Arabia quietly shelving NEOM Stadium, one of 2034 World Cup venues
Morocco's king appoints first female prime minister following election
Israel knocked out of World Cup qualification after defeat to Latvia
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
Iran's ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before football's global showpiece kicks off, leaving fans in the lurch after they had already made plans to attend the matches.
World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US
Omar Artan was the only Somalian referee on FIFA's World Cup list, with the nation on the US list of "fully suspended" countries for entry.
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ten days before their opening match, five Iranian soccer players have recieved US visas, whilst journalists from Africa and Iran were denied the visas needed to cover the World Cup in the US
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
Hussein was finally allowed in, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the US, said the official, who works for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and has close contacts with the team.
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House official
Secretary of State Rubio said the US would bar IRGC-linked individuals from Iran’s World Cup delegation, raising potential visa concerns for some team members.
Bank of America, Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US military and first responders
Bank of America and Vet Tix donate 4,547 World Cup tickets to US veterans, active military, first responders, and their families, including games featuring the US team.
Iran to play its final World Cup warm-up match behind closed doors, head to Mexico on Saturday
The soccer team, staff, and Iranian citizens can enter the US for the event, but officials with ties to the regime will be barred from attending.
World Cup 2026: The beer and snacks guide
Before you shout "goal", check out the guide you cannot watch a match without: Recommended beers and perfect snacks.
What to watch in Israel this week: ‘Etty’ disappoints, ‘Euphoria’ stars move on
TV Time: From Etty to Euphoria and World Cup documentaries, this week’s streaming picks offer drama, controversy, and comfort viewing.
