Ronaldo, Messi at World Cup: Who else is playing their final tournament?
The World Cup is set to be the swansong for some big names, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but…
Mehdi Taremi: Iran’s journey to the 2026 World Cup
Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.
World Cup 2026: guide to all 1,248 players
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation Everything you need to know (and more) about every squad member. Click on the…
World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final?
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here's a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup…
World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
Japan’s football team sports cowboy hats ahead of World Cup
Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their…
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?
A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World…
Kidnappings, threats and ‘protection fees’: how can Mexico confront rise in deadly extortion?
Members of the Mexican army and federal police at a crime scene after an organised crime shooting in Villa Juárez,…
Mexico and Canada push to extend USMCA trade pact
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.