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Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans after winning the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo) Shakira and Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai”, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World…
NEW DELHI: Will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be broadcast in India? FIFA has now issued a fresh update amid uncertainty over whether fans in the country will be able to watch the tournament on television and digital streaming platforms.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and…
From Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, emerges a familiar global superstar: Shakira.The Colombian singer shared a minute-long teaser clip on Thursday of a new song, writing on social media, “From Maracana Stadium, here is “Dai Dai,” the FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026.” She also included…
Representative image (AP Photo) With just a month to go for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over millions of fans across Asia, raising a critical question — will nearly one-third of the global population be able to watch football’s biggest spectacle?Swathes of football-crazy regions, including India, China…
Gianni Infantino. (AFP Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the United States.The announcement came during Infantino’s address at the 76th FIFA Congress held in Vancouver, where he emphasized football’s role in promoting unity across a divided world….
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: In a major financial relief for participating nations, FIFA has approved more than $100 million in additional funding for teams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing rising costs of staging the global showpiece across North America.The decision was taken at a FIFA Council meeting in…
The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It will get underway on June 11. (AP) New Delhi: What’s common to India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka? With less than two months to go, none of them has an official broadcaster to showcase the 2026 FIFA…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces rejection in Vancouver as World Cup 2026 security request sparks fan criticism (Image via Getty) Gianni Infantino is facing strong reactions even before he lands in Canada. The FIFA president, who is 56, had asked for a very high-level police escort during his upcoming visit to Vancouver. This visit is…
Lamine Yamal has suffered a hamstring injury and will miss the rest of the season, but his club FC Barcelona said on Thursday that he is expected to be fit in time for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.“Tests have confirmed that first-team player Lamine Yamal has a hamstring injury in his left leg,” Barcelona said.Spain…
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce will host a live New Heights podcast event in Los Angeles on June 15 during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The show will feature celebrity guests, fan interaction, and a celebration of Team USA. The brothers said, “the energy of a live show is unmatched,” as they aim to create…
