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World Cup Play-off: FIFA opens ticket sales, lists DR Congo, not Nigeria, among contenders

The play-off tournament will feature six teams from different confederations competing for two remaining places at the 2026 World Cup

Son Heung-min picks his favorite FIFA World Cup legend of all time

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As he prepares to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with South Korea, Son Heung-min has revealed his favorite legend in the tournament’s history.

FIFA World Cup games in Massachusetts may be in danger amid funding fight. Here’s what fans can do.

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Are World Cup games in jeopardy? Here is what happens to your $885 ticket if games move.

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USMNT’s 2026 FIFA World Cup jersey leaks at random grocery store

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The American soccer world is starting to get behind the USMNT ahead of their massive journey this summer, and their World Cup jerseys are becoming a widely-discussed topic on social media. A random grocery store broke the news of which…

Christian Pulisic’s place among USMNT greats revealed in new ranking ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil

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As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup on home soil grows shorter, debates around the greatest players in U.S. men’s national team history are heating up again.

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Lionel Messi’s MLS move won’t tempt USMNT core as brutal truth revealed for Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie with 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead

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he discussion has intensified around stars such as Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, especially as the growing global influence of Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer continues to reshape the sport’s profile in North America.

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FIFA implements two guaranteed cooling breaks for 2026 World Cup: How will they work?

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FIFA will be implementing for the first time in the World Cup two guaranteed cooling breaks for the 2026 edition, prompting questions on how these will work.

FIFA OKs TV ads during World Cup water breaks

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FIFA has given commercial broadcasters the green light to show adverts during World Cup water breaks this summer.

Fifa rules leave £10million Aston Villa signing in limbo

Villa are still waiting to complete the registration of £10million January signing Brian Madjo, it has emerged.

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Fears over Scotland's World Cup games as Fifa fails to obtain stadium license

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FIFA bosses are in a standoff with officials in a Boston town who have said they will not provide a license to host World Cup games – including two of Scotland's – amid a $7.8 million security costs row

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Adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks after Fifa approval

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Fifa confirmed there would be mandatory water breaks during World Cup matches back in December

Adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks after Fifa approval

Fifa confirmed there would be mandatory water breaks during World Cup matches back in December

Wales to host Ghana in pre-2026 FIFA World Cup friendly in Cardiff

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Wales will face Ghana for the first time ever in a senior men’s international fixture at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (KO time TBC).

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FIFA gives green light for adverts to be shown during World Cup water breaks

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There will be three-minute hydration breaks midway through each half at every match of the tournament.

Water Breaks, But Make It Commercial: FIFA Opens Door To Ads During 2026 WC Matches

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FIFA's 2026 World Cup will have "hydration breaks" for player welfare, pausing each half around the 22-minute mark. Only FIFA sponsors can advertise during these breaks.

FIFA yet to communicate with federation - NFF dismisses claims Super Eagles' World Cup hopes over

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports claiming that the Nigeria national football team have lost i

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FIFA to allow in-game adverts during World Cup as ITV given headache after backlash

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It was confirmed in December that all 104 matches at the World Cup will have two hydration breaks, prompting talks between broadcasters and FIFA about showing adverts during them