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The Random Selection Draw ticketing phase for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States has now opened, and will remain open through to January 13 at 11:00 ET (17:00 CET). It marks the first phase when fans will be able to apply for single-match tickets based on who is playing […]
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Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer, Brand USA has announced the launch of America the Beautiful Game, a new trip planning hub designed to guide football fans as they explore the United States before, during and after the tournament. According to Brand USA, the hub, now live at AmericaTheBeautiful.com/Football, is a resource […]
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The groups and the match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States have been announced in Washington, D.C. For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams, including 12 groups of four national teams, and a new round-of-32, before a world champion is decided. The final draw […]
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The Final Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place on December 5 and it promises to be a glitzy and milestone occasion for a number of reasons. For the first time, the Men’s FIFA World Cup will be staged in three different countries in the summer of 2026, in Canada, Mexico and the […]
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FIFA and Globant have signed an expanded partnership, which will see the digitally native company deliver a portfolio of IT solutions, software and digital platform development services across FIFA’s ecosystem. After beginning their collaboration four years ago, the expanded agreement will include enhancements to FIFA’s digital platforms and a new mobile app that will help […]
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FIFA has announced that the Mexican cities of Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament in the March 2026 international break. Six teams will compete from March 23–31 for two final places at the first 48-team FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States, which will kick off […]
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The Georgia World Congress Center Authority has selected Solomon Group and WINK to serve as executive producer of the FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, which will be held at Centennial Olympic Park in June and July 2026 during the World Cup. The agencies were selected from a field of more than 60 applicants lead production and […]
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Houston is making plans to secure a legacy from hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announcing the launch of Impact Houston 26. The initiative will be a joint effort between the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee and the foundation of the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority. Impact Houston 26 will operate under The Sports Authority Foundation, a 501(c)(3) […]
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Overseas fans hoping to attend matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will now be able to apply for an expedited visa application appointment to enter the country — a key sticking point in the organization of one of the world’s largest sports events. Ticket holders planning to travel to the […]
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The FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw will be held December 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump announced Friday morning with FIFA President Gianni Infantino among those on hand. The draw was held in Las Vegas the last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup in 1994. While Las Vegas was […]
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