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Set-piece boom unlikely to dominate World Cup, says FIFA's Technical Study Group

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a corner kick REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo

The first 48-team World Cup – more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.

Relatives of Mexico's disappeared hold Mother's Day protest ahead of World Cup

Collectives and families of the disappeared march on Mother's day asking for support in their fight against impunity in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Mexico City, Mexico May 10, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Blackpink’s Lisa to help kick off FIFA World Cup 2026 opening show in Los Angeles

Thai singer and actress Lalisa Manobal, known as Lisa, will be performing at the US opening of World Cup 2026.

FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and US

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Trophy on display in Monterrey - Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico - March 14, 2026 General view of the World Cup trophy on display REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Mexico president wavers on plan to cut school year by 40 days for the World Cup

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum attends a daily press conference, after the U.S. Justice Department said it had charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state, Ruben Rocha, and other officials for their alleged involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Trump says he would not pay US$1,000 to watch US at World Cup

US President Donald Trump appeared concerned in an interview with the New York Post that lower-income Americans – a key voting bloc for him – would be priced out of attending the World Cup.

Fanatics-owned Topps to produce FIFA trading cards, collectibles from 2031

Iranian FA says will meet FIFA to seek World Cup assurances in next few days

FILE PHOTO: President of Iran Football Federation Mehdi Taj and Mayor of Tehran Alireza Zakani stand next to the FIFA World Cup Trophy during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran September 1, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS /File Photo

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says World Cup ticket prices in line with US market

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said despite people saying ticket prices are high, they still end up on the resale market.

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