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When British newspaper The Times reported on July 28 that FIFA was exploring a new structure that would allow it to sell stakes in its prime assets (including media contracts, sponsorships, events) to private investors, few could have imagined the seismic repercussions it would have across the global soccer landscape. The news led to a swift […]
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Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway on June 11, it was already guaranteed to be a record-setting affair — as this would be the first edition of the event in its 96-year history to feature three host countries, 16 host cities and 48 national teams competing, with 32 advancing to the knockout […]
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A few days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, FIFA was hit with an injunction by a court in Germany relating to its ticketing prices during the international soccer tournament. According to The Guardian, the court in Frankfurt ordered soccer’s global governing body to “stop facilitating […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States — the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and span three host nations — is fast approaching. The entire lineup of 48 qualified national teams and the match schedule have now been confirmed and the planning stages are reaching their conclusion. But […]
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest in the history of the competition, with 16 host cities in three countries — Canada, Mexico and the United States — hosting 104 matches involving 48 teams. Despite FIFA President Gianni Infantino‘s promise to deliver “the greatest World Cup ever” with more than 6 million fans converging […]
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Accessibility has become an increasingly prescient topic at major sporting events, and this summer’s FIFA World Cup is no different. With growing concern around World Cup ticket pricing, reports have emerged that fans with disabilities may be paying 38 times more for accessible seats than in 2022, with some easy access tickets starting at $3,100. […]
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Amidst all of the logistical issues, outcry over ticket prices and controversy over travel bans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally underway. The 23rd edition of the global soccer showpiece, which was awarded to North America back in 2018, was already due to be a milestone event before a ball was even kicked. The […]
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On June 13, 2018, FIFA awarded hosting rights for the 2026 men’s World Cup to North America. Nearly eight years to the day, the largest World Cup in history is finally ready to kick off, with the opening match on Thursday in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa. It has been a long journey […]
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In advance of this summer’s FIFA World Cup, SportsTravel is delving into each of the 11 U.S. cities that will host matches during the event. This year’s edition will be the largest ever, with 48 teams (up from 32), and it will be the first to be staged in three countries — Canada, Mexico and […]
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This year’s FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever. It will cover the most ground (being hosted by three countries). It will feature the most teams (48, up from 32). It will have the most games (104, up from 64). And it’s nearly here. Eight years after the United bid from the U.S., Canada […]
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