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2026 FIFA WORLD CUP

Chelsea's Edouard Mendy throws a water bottle during a match in November 2020.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 4, 2026
FIFA bars fans from bringing water bottles into venues during World Cup
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo during training in Oeiras, Portugal, on Monday
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 3, 2026
Portugal carries hot streak and baggage into Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup
The tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States is expected to be Ronaldo’s record-breaking sixth World Cup, an astonishing feat for a 41-year-old.
Japan's Takefusa Kubo controls the ball during a friendly against Iceland at National Stadium on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 1, 2026
Japan wins World Cup sendoff as coach Hajime Moriyasu says goal is to win title
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu stated directly that Japan’s goal was to win the World Cup.
Japan's Yuto Nagatomo celebrates after Daizen Maeda's goal against Croatia at the 2022 World Cup in Al Wakrah, Qatar, in December 2022.
SOCCER / World cup
May 28, 2026
Fiery Yuto Nagatomo burns with desire to lead Japan to glory at fifth World Cup
Nagatomo has set a new Asian record by being picked for his fifth World Cup, surpassing players such as South Korea’s Hong Myung-bo and Saudi Arabia’s Sami al-Jaber.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente during the World Cup squad announcement presentation in Madrid on Monday
SOCCER / World cup
May 26, 2026
Spain leaves out Real Madrid players as Barcelona dominates World Cup squad
It is the first time that Spain will go to a World ‌Cup without ‌a Real Madrid player in its squad, a striking absence for the 15-time ​Champions League winner.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents patrol at LaGuardia International Airport in New York on March 23.
WORLD
May 26, 2026
For minorities, fear of World Cup immigration curbs overshadows soccer devotion
The risk of ICE activity around U.S. matches has sparked concerns among the Hispanic community, 20% of the U.S. population, and the Haitian community.
France's Kylian Mbappe (left) and Argentina's Lionel Messi compete during the 2022 World Cup final in Lusail, Qatar, in December 2022.
SOCCER / World cup
May 24, 2026
National teams may look to club level for World Cup-winning tactics
As tactical systems at elite clubs become more advanced, the world’s top national teams may be best suited to borrow elements from their ways of playing.
Iran players and staff head to the Canadian embassy in Ankara to perform visa procedures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 24, 2026
Iran switches World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico
The Iranian team will now be based in Tijuana on the border of Mexico and the United States.
Germany's Manuel Neuer makes a save against Spain during the Euro 2024 quarterfinals in Stuttgart, Germany, in July 2024.
SOCCER / World cup
May 22, 2026
Manuel Neuer comes out of international retirement to join Germany for World Cup
The 40-year-old retired from international duty in 2024.
Brazil star Neymar says he is fully fit for the World Cup.
SOCCER
May 18, 2026
Neymar at peace with fitness ahead of Brazil’s World Cup decision
The Santos forward has not played ‌for his ‌country since 2023 due to injuries and ​a knee operation that sidelined him for a year.
A worker cuts the grass at the Kino Sports Complex in Tuscon, Arizona, where Iran's national soccer team will train during the 2026 World Cup.
SOCCER
May 17, 2026
Tucson prepares to welcome Iran for World Cup amid backdrop of war
FIFA has insisted the team will take part in the tournament as planned, so Tucson has pressed ahead with its preparations.
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks during a news conference to announce Japan's squad for the 2026 World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 15, 2026
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu names squad for 2026 World Cup
Japan reached the Round of 16 at the last edition of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
The Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will host six matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Scientists warned FIFA that 1 in 4 of the World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
May 15, 2026
Scientists warn ‘grueling heat’ could impact quarter of World Cup games
Concerns about heat already prompted FIFA to mandate a cooling break during each half of the World Cup matches that will take place in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma walks off the pitch after sustaining an injury against Wolves at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 13, 2026
Mitoma set to miss World Cup due to injury
The 28-year-old midfielder injured his left leg while playing for Brighton and Hove Albion FC in an English Premier League match on Saturday.
Germany's Thomas Muller kicks the ball ahead of Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu during the 2022 World Cup. Japan's win over Germany was a big reason the European team was eliminated in the group stage.
SOCCER
May 11, 2026
Expanded World Cup opens doors to more teams amid concerns about quality
The expansion is the delivery of a key proposal made by Gianni Infantino not long after he became president of world soccer’s governing body in 2016.
Shirts of the Iranian national soccer team are displayed in a shop in Tehran on April 23.
SOCCER
May 7, 2026
Iranian FA says it will meet FIFA over World Cup in coming days
Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in question since the U.S. and Israel launched air strikes on the Islamic Republic in late February.
Two soccer fans outside a restaurant in Beijing watch a FIFA World Cup match played in Russia in July 2018.
WORLD
May 7, 2026
Asia soccer fans sweat on broadcast rights as World Cup nears
Unsociable match times in the region are one of the reasons why hundreds of millions of fans have been left sweating about whether they can watch from their sofas.
The FIFA World Cup trophy at an event in Los Angeles in March. The tournament will be cohosted by Canada, alongside the United States and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19.
SOCCER / World cup
May 6, 2026
Canadian soccer officials hopeful of getting boost from cohosting World Cup
Canada is cohosting the World Cup with Mexico and the United States.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) during the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on Saturday.
SOCCER
May 5, 2026
From paddock to pitch, Miami stadium races to prepare for World Cup after F1
The 65,000-capacity stadium in Miami Gardens, home of the Dolphins NFL team, will host seven of the 104 World Cup matches starting June 15.
The New York/New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026 logo is revealed during the kickoff event in Times Square in New York in May 2023.
BUSINESS
May 5, 2026
FIFA may lose fifth of World Cup streaming reach as India and China deals stall
The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
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Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
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