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Thousands of pizza sellers, drink vendors, and wing stand workers are getting official FIFA accreditation to work at Mexico's World Cup stadiums. Behind every cold beer and hot taco at this summer's games will be a FIFA-approved vendor who went through background checks and hours-long waits to serve fans.
Professional footballers are calling on FIFA to strengthen heat safety measures for this summer's World Cup, where 14 of 16 stadiums could hit dangerous temperatures. Norway's Morten Thorsby leads the charge, arguing that protecting players also protects the sport itself.
FIFA stands firm on inclusivity, permitting LGBTQ+ flags at all 2026 World Cup matches including a Seattle game during Pride weekend. The decision marks a shift from the 2022 tournament's restrictive approach.
Soccer's biggest stars will get more chances to play in crucial World Cup matches thanks to a new rule change. FIFA is wiping yellow card records twice during the tournament to keep players on the field when it matters most.
After Somali referee Omar Artan was wrongly denied entry to the US for the World Cup, FIFA stepped up to pay his full tournament salary. The decision honors one of Africa's most respected officials and his shattered dream.
For the second straight World Cup, women will referee on soccer's biggest stage, with FIFA selecting six female officials among 52 total referees. The 2026 tournament in North America will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
Two Nigerian football clubs are about to receive a historic windfall from FIFA for lending their players during World Cup qualifying matches. The international football body is distributing $355 million to clubs worldwide, marking a 70% increase from the last tournament.
While Israel's soccer team didn't make it to the FIFA World Cup, Israeli companies are playing starring roles behind the scenes. From AI-powered broadcasts to drone security, Israeli innovation is helping deliver the tournament to billions of fans worldwide.
For the first time ever, FIFA is partnering with 27 Indigenous Mexican artisans to create a limited-edition collection blending traditional crafts with World Cup spirit. The 3,000-piece collection launches in Fonart stores nationwide, giving the world a chance to discover Mexico's cultural soul.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Curaçao, a Caribbean island with just 150,000 people, became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The Blue Wave's historic achievement is bringing hope and global recognition to one of the poorest islands in the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the first time in history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. The breakthrough win sends the team to face Canada in the Round of 32.
Brazil's Corinthians women's team just secured a spot in the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup final, defeating New York's Gotham FC in a historic semifinal. They'll face Arsenal in a groundbreaking match that marks a major milestone for women's club soccer.
A New Zealand football club just punched their ticket to the world stage. Auckland FC's 1-0 semifinal victory earned them a spot at FIFA's Intercontinental Cup, where they'll face some of the planet's best teams.
Mexico becomes the first country ever to host the World Cup three times when matches kick off on June 11. The historic milestone is electrifying a nation where football isn't just a sport—it's woven into the fabric of daily life.
Soccer's biggest problem just got a high-tech solution that could prevent injuries and keep the game flowing. FIFA unveiled advanced offside technology that lets referees make split-second calls instead of waiting through dangerous play.
Hundreds of Iranian soccer fans filled SoFi Stadium with pre-revolutionary flags, peacefully protesting both FIFA's ban and their home regime. Despite security attempts to enforce the prohibition, the stands turned into a sea of symbolic resistance during Monday's match.
Small teams now have the same tactical tools as soccer giants, thanks to FIFA's new AI platform. Cape Verde's stunning draw against Spain proved technology is closing the gap.
India's under-17 women's football team is 90 minutes away from becoming the first Indian squad to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup on merit. The Young Tigresses face host nation China on Monday with a chance to reach Morocco 2026.
Morocco just proved it can handle the world's biggest sporting event by flawlessly hosting the 24-team Africa Cup of Nations. With five world-class stadiums already tested and a massive $1.4 billion investment underway, the North African nation is ready to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
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