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FIFA Cancels Thousands of Hotel Rooms—Is the World Cup 2026 Cancelled or Just Overbooked?

FIFA cancels thousands of hotel reservations for the 2026 World Cup in cities like Philadelphia and Mexico City, sparking concerns over demand, planning, and the local hotel markets.

International Business Times UK

FA defends Matildas' friendly meetings with minnows

The Matildas will play African minnows Malawi in their first fixtures after their Women's Asian Cup loss as they look towards next year's World Cup.

AAP

FIFA canceled thousands of hotel room reservations in World Cup host cities

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FIFA is canceling its reserved hotel rooms in World Cup host cities – but nobody is saying why

The world soccer organisation has reportedly canceled hotel rooms in other host cities, including 800 in Mexico City

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in crisis after early Champions Cup elimination

The South Florida side's shock exit this week has raised plenty of questions about the state of team

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Israel football chief responds to Fifa’s decision not to act after Palestinian FA called for suspension

A Fifa committee recommended no action against the Israel FA after the Palestinian FA raised a complaint

The Independent UK

Iran Soccer Chief Defines Terms of 2026 World Cup ‘Boycott’

A desire to play Iran’s World Cup opener in Mexico has been expressed.

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Gianni Infantino responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games from United States

Iran are scheduled to play their three group matches in the US, but will refuse to travel there over fears for their safety

The Independent UK

Fifa passes groundbreaking new regulations affecting all teams

It hopes the new rule will address a troubling issue within the sport

The Independent UK

Fifa president responds to Iran’s request to move World Cup games out of US

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the World Cup will proceed as scheduled, rejecting Iran's request to move its games from the United States to Mexico.

The Independent UK

Aussie bid to host men's Asian Cup faces rethink

Australia's hopes of hosting either the 2031 or 2035 men's Asian Cup will have to be rethought after the continent's soccer confederation halted all bidding.

AAP

Fifa issues decisions on Iran’s World Cup request and Israel complaint

Gianni Infantino said Fifa wants the World Cup to go ahead as scheduled

The Independent UK

Iran football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ amid bid to move matches to Mexico

Iran’s participation in this summer’s World Cup is in doubt after Donald Trump claimed it would not be ‘appropriate’ for them to play ‘for their life and safety’

The Independent UK

New bill would bar ICE raids near World Cup matches in US host cities

Nellie Pou’s bill follows refusal of ICE chief Todd Lyons to rule out enforcement near stadiums and fan festivals

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Iran will ‘boycott America, but not the World Cup’ – federation president

Iran are due to play all three of their group matches in the US.

Sports Illustrated

Canada Roster Takeaways: Striker, Center Back Battles Define World Cup Tune-Up Matches

Injured defenders Moïse Bombito and Alistair Johnston also rejoin the CanMNT as training players.

The Independent UK

Premier League extends away ticket price cap in boost to travelling fans

Premier League away tickets will remain capped at £30 for at least another two years

You might be watching the World Cup in a very different way this year... free on YouTube

YouTube and FIFA have announced a deal expanding access to the World Cup this summer

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Former England youth captain called up by Republic of Ireland for World Cup play-offs

Republic of Ireland named their squad on Thursday for next week’s World Cup play-offs

The Independent UK

Three major England decisions facing Thomas Tuchel ahead of latest squad announcement

England will play Uruguay and Japan at Wembley in the last international break before Tuchel names his squad for the World Cup

Evening Standard

Nigeria to discover World Cup 2026 fate after commencing process of appeal

FIFA have already rejected Nigeria’s initial petition

The Guardian - UK

Iran will boycott the US but not the World Cup, country’s football head says

Iran will ‘boycott the United States’ but ‘not the World Cup’, the Iranian football federation president, Mehdi Taj, has said

Sports Illustrated

The FIFA World Cup Rule Changes Supporters Need to Know

New rules have been introduced ahead of the biggest World Cup ever.

Sports Illustrated

3 Players Jesse Marsch Must Call Up for Canada’s March Roster

Canada’s roster for March’s international window will be announced on Thursday morning.

The Independent UK

Fifa to hold Middle East crisis meeting amid Iran World Cup uncertainty

American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have placed their participation in the tournament in doubt

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