Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests
Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.
Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.









Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
Award-winning referee Omar Artan was ‘determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns’ after arriving in Miami.
Cities remain optimistic despite lagging hotel bookings and high ticket prices that might deter foreign travellers.
The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.
Climate experts warn that 25% of World Cup games could be played in very hot conditions, affecting fans and players.
Europe has the most World Cup winners in the event’s history, but what are the continent’s chances at the 2026 edition?

US police were filmed dragging away a pitch-invading fan during a friendly football match between Ecuador and Guatemala.
Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup’s opening weekend.
Portugal are hugely talented but are led by a fading Cristiano Ronaldo and are still grieving the loss of Diogo Jota.
Star forward Yamal expected to be ready after suffering a groin injury that kept him out of a pretournament friendly.