World Cup 2026: Tournament News & Betting Insights

FIFA is discussing the possibility of moving 2026 World Cup matches out of Guadalajara after a horrific attack on its international airport by a local cartel. The news is sparking growing fear among fans hoping to attend matches there.

Spain’s World Cup hopes were dimmed after defender Marc Cucurella picked up a hamstring injury. While he hopes to return to the pitch next month, questions remain about the timeline and the form he’ll be in this summer.

New Jersey is investing $5 million into its 2026 World Cup hosting duties, which includes the final match. The money will help create fan zones and festivals to help shine on the global stage, and upgrade its reputation.

DAZN is expected to be awarded the 2026 World Cup broadcasting rights in Italy by the end of the month. The deal could be a big win, but only if Italy’s national team wins its FIFA playoff matches to end its World Cup drought.

Chase ran a sale on 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets for its Sapphire members, selling out in three hours. While more will be available, it appears millions of fans will be left hoping for affordable tickets on the secondary market.

The town of Foxborough has told FIFA it won’t host World Cup matches unless it secures security funding. While town officials have had several funding options available, they have given a deadline of Mid-March to confirm which will be used.

German Federation VP Oke Göttlich told reporters that he believes it is time to begin discussions for a 2026 World Cup boycott. He cited the 1980 Olympic boycott, saying the current situation with the US requires talks over similar action.

The US State Department has confirmed FIFA PASS will soon go live, creating far more visa appointments ahead of the 2026 World Cup. All standard appointments ahead of the tournament’s kickoff are full, leaving other fans to wait for FIFA PASS.

The US has begun to alienate itself from the international community, leading many to worry that the North American World Cup won’t happen this summer. A recent attack and threats of more could lead to boycotts, though FIFA is unlikely to take action.

FIFA is reported to be considering two significant rule changes with just six months until the 2026 World Cup. In contrast, they aim to improve the quality of play; some fear the lack of preparation and testing could have the opposite effect.