Panini America unveils Canada and United States cover for FIFA World Cup 2026™ sticker collection

First Accessibility Advisory Board convened ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

LEGO Group and FIFA give fans chance to build football’s ultimate prize

FWC 2026 final draw entertainment line-up.

Star-studded entertainment line-up announced for the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup Trophy

Anticipation intensifies for climactic, “tantalising” FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw

Panel Discussion with Arsène Wenger and Jill Ellis

Wenger and Ellis highlight impact of 48-team FIFA World Cup™

Heads of Government from FIFA World Cup 2026™ host countries to convene in Washington DC for the Final Draw

FIFA and Boggi Milano join forces to supply formalwear at FIFA World Cup™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup™

Legendary multi-sport line-up to assist Rio Ferdinand at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

The screen displays the schedule during the FIFA World Cup 2026 official match schedule announcement

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule

Updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule now available

FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveal

FIFA Legend Ronaldo at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw 

FIFA Legends Ronaldo, Totti, Stoichkov and Lalas to help reveal updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule

FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents the FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald J. Trump

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World”

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw

“We are here to celebrate,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino says at festive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw 

Groups and match-ups revealed for game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw

Random Selection Draw Ticketing Phase Now Open for FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

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FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund celebrated at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with powerful call to action for global education

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Players to benefit from hydration breaks at FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule announcement 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Draw’s “second half” produces full match schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw  - Official Match Schedule Announcement

Updated FIFA World Cup 2026™ match schedule reveals venues and kick-off times for all 104 matches

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola to begin global journey on 3 January ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Spectators cheer 

New ticket pricing tier introduced for fans of qualified teams at FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during FIFA Council Meeting no.34

FIFA Council approves record-breaking FIFA World Cup 2026™ financial contribution

FIFAe x Netflix Games Partnership

Changing The Game: FIFA arrives on Netflix Games in time for FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York

FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket demand breaks all records

Marriott Bonvoy to provide unmatched fan access to FIFA World Cup 2026™

Over 500 million ticket requests submitted as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Random Selection Draw application period concludes

General view inside the stadium

FIFA select Stats Perform as first official worldwide betting data and betting streaming rights distributor, including exclusive World Cup 2026™ rights

FIFA and TikTok reach first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement to enhance coverage of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Lenovo Tech World

FIFA and Lenovo unveil multiple AI-powered innovations ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at The United States Conference of Mayors

FIFA to distribute 100,000 balls to US cities for FIFA World Cup 2026™ celebrations, Gianni Infantino announces

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola

FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola to visit 38 cities across North America ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Concacaf and CONMEBOL referees undergo meticulous preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Elite Concacaf and CONMEBOL referees prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Elite Concacaf and CONMEBOL referees undergo meticulous preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Football fans sit in the stands 

FIFA PASS application process now open

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026

Gianni Infantino tells World Economic Forum that "world stands still” for the FIFA World Cup™.

Gianni Infantino tells World Economic Forum that "world stands still” for the FIFA World Cup™

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 50th UEFA Ordinary Congress

European teams have “fundamental” role in uniting the world at FIFA World Cup 2026™, Gianni Infantino tells 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress

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Successful FIFA World Cup 2026™ media rights sales struck throughout Asia

FIFA Referee Seminar - Doha

FIFA World Cup 2026™ preparation continues for AFC, CAF and OFC elite referees

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, MDC President Madeline Pumariega, Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas and Miami World Cup co-chair Rodney Barreto

FIFA and Miami Dade College celebrate landmark partnership

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the IFAB 140th AGM

140th Annual General Meeting of The IFAB | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President welcomes IFAB consultation to improve player behaviour ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA Workshops in Atlanta  

FIFA Team Workshops in Atlanta

FIFA World Cup 2026™ coordination and collaboration advances in Atlanta

Tickets now on sale for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Play-Off Tournament

FIFA Football for Schools Capacity Building Workshop and Launch Event USA - Atlanta

FIFA Football for Schools launches in the USA with Atlanta training event

FIFA World Cup 2026: 100 days to go

FIFA World Cup 2026™: 100 days to go | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

Tournament Poster unveiled in celebration of 100 Days to Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup mascots Maple, Zayu and Clutch pose with Emma Pire inside the Empire State Building to celebrate 100 days to the FIFA World Cup

100 Days to Go until FIFA World Cup 2026™

John Sorochan, Distinguished Professor of Turfgrass Science and Management, speaks

FIFA Pitch Research Project field day held at University of Tennessee

FIFA Anti-Doping Confederations Meeting - Miami

FIFA and six confederations reaffirm united front on anti-doping ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and revised global regulations

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Disciplinary sanctions concerning FIFA World Cup™ qualifying

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

FIFA and Youtube Preferred platform agreement

FIFA and YouTube team up in game-changing FIFA World Cup 2026™ Preferred Platform agreement 

FWC 26 Official Album 

Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album kicks off with Lighter by Jelly Roll and Carín León, produced by Cirkut

Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album kicks off with Lighter by Jelly Roll and Carín León, produced by Cirku

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the online FIFA Council meeting held at the Home of FIFA

FIFA Annual Report 2025

FIFA Council highlights power of football and the FIFA World Cup™ to build bridges and promote peace

Bolivia's forward Ramiro Vaca (C) celebrates with teammates

FIFA Forward

World Cup Play-off Tournament nations reap FIFA Forward and Talent Development Scheme rewards

New Zealand head coach Darren Bazeley hugs Myer Bevan during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 

Darren Bazeley set to achieve unique FIFA World Cup first

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New Zealand’s Darren Bazeley set to achieve unique FIFA World Cup first

First song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™

North Macedonia's players celebrate

North Macedonia dreaming of debut on biggest stage

Last-Minute ticket sales - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Last-Minute Sales Phase to start on Wednesday, 1 April 

Uzbekistan team lines up prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

Eldor Shomurodov celebrates a goal for Uzbekistan during a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

Daring, Delighting, Delivering: Uzbekistan living its football dream

Global sponsorship packages for FIFA World Cup 2026™ sold out | Photo: Courtesy of Sports Business Journal

Global sponsorship packages for FIFA World Cup 2026™ sold out

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visits Atlanta 

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström visits Atlanta as momentum builds around U.S. Soccer Federation development

Toronto Stadium | Photo: City of Toronto

Toronto Stadium completes major upgrades ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Official match ball at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament

Final FIFA World Cup 2026™ places to be decided in Mexico on 31 March

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and FIFA legend Ronaldo during FII Priority 2026

‘The world will stand still’ for FIFA World Cup 2026™ says FIFA President

Cabo Verde's Ryan Mendes

Mendes and the Blue Sharks jump into the deep end

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visiting the Mexican Football Federation’s (FMF) newly renovated High Performance Centre (CAR) 

Gianni Infantino launches FIFA Boots for All in Mexico, meets pioneering women footballers

FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves to supporters during a friendly match between Mexico and Portugal

FIFA President attends re-opening of Mexico City Stadium

FIFA World Cup 2026™ line-up complete 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ line-up complete as Iraq claim final spot

FIFA Arena Birmingham, Alabama 

Premier League star and Birmingham native Chris Richards inaugurated the FIFA Arena

First FIFA Arena in the United States inaugurated

ADI Predictstreet named official prediction market partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™

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Referees and FIFA staff pose for a group picture after a training session at the Stadio dei Pini

Elite European referees gather for final seminar ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Los Angeles feels World Cup fever

Fan poses with the FIFA World Cup trophy during Fanatics Fest NYC

FIFA announces Official Partnership with Fanatics Fest NYC ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ 

FIFA reveals Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ countrywide route and official partners

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola

FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa visits the U.S. Embassy in Pristina 

FIFA Legend Marcelo Balboa gets to know Kosovo ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ play-off in Pristina

FIFA Team One

Full list of appointed match officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Match officials appointed for FIFA World Cup 2026™

Just 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup final!

AIPS visit to FIFA

AIPS media delegation visits Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland

A Scottish band plays pipes and drums on Sixth Avenue alongside the 2026 Tartan Parade

Fans get hyped for FIFA World Cup 2026™ as Tartan Day Parade marches through New York City

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour 2026 - Vancouver

Canada-wide FIFA World Cup™ Trophy Tour begins in Vancouver

Kenneth Allen holds the 1000th ball during the Guinness World Records attempt

Houston sets Guinness World Record

Gazzaniga’s gift to the world

Learn more about the location for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final

FIFA President at CNBC Invest in America Forum

Gianni Infantino lauds potential impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Washington DC forum

The latest song of the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album, Por Ella

Por Ella by Los Ángeles Azules and Belinda released as second single of Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album 

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Last-Minute Sales Phase to feature new ticket drop on 22 April

FIFA delivers tree planting initiative across all FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities

50 days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026™!

Toronto is 50 days away from hosting the first ever FIFA World Cup™ match on Canadian soil

FIFA President at Miami Dade College commencement

FIFA President Gianni Infantino gives Miami Dade College commencement address

Vibrant and unifying FIFA World Cup 2026™ volunteer uniform revealed

General view during meeting no. 36 of the FIFA Council in Vancouver, Canada

FIFA Council increases record financial distribution to all 48 Participating Member Associations at the FIFA World Cup 2026™

General view during the Special Meeting of The IFAB in Vancouver, Canada

Special Meeting of The IFAB in Vancouver, Canada

The IFAB unanimously approves red card for players covering their mouths to conceal discriminatory behaviour

Daddy Yankee and Shenseea join forces on Echo, the third single from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album 

Opening of the Concacaf House

Fan-friendly Concacaf House officially opens in Vancouver ahead of 76th FIFA Congress

FIFA World Cup 2026™ volunteers shine at fashion show

 Elkhan Mammadov, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, Peter Augruso, President of the Canadian Soccer Association, and Eric Woodward, Mayor of the Township of Langley

First FIFA Arena in Canada inaugurated 

First FIFA Arena in Canada inaugurated in Township of Langley, British Columbia

16 Host Cities, one iconic FIFA World Cup 2026™ volunteer uniform

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola so far 

Vancouver landmark to be transformed into official FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ball

FIFA World Cup mascots Maple the Moose, Zayu the Jaguar, and Clutch the Bald Eagle pose for a photo with children during the BeActive Training Session

Be Active launches for FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing joy to First Nation children

Philadelphia Stadium is getting ready for FIFA World Cup 2026™

FIFA World Cup 2026™ captivates global audiences 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has made a spectacular start on and off the pitch, with the tournament's opening matches delivering record-breaking television audiences across the globe and reaffirming football's unique ability to unite millions of fans.

People watch the opening match of the 2026 World Cup football tournament between Mexico and South Africa in a sports bar in Shanghai

Football brings Algeria and city of Lawrence, Kansas together

Algeria have their base camp in Lawrence, Kansas. Since arriving, the Desert Foxes have felt completely at home. 2,500 fans attended a FIFA-organised community training session ahead of their opening match.

Be Active Community Training Session in Kansas City

Gianni Infantino, Princess Takamado celebrate FIFA World Cup Match 1,000 with sell-out crowd 

It was an unforgettable scene that fit the historic occasion, as a colourful and boisterous sell-out crowd at Monterrey Stadium – plus a masterful performance by Japan – highlighted match number 1,000 of the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, 20 June.

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