How to See More of Mexico During Soccer Season
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World Cup
Qatar Airways Unveils FIFA Special Livery on Boeing 777
Qatar Airways has officially unveiled its FIFA special livery aircraft on a Boeing 777 ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, celebrating the airline’s longstanding partnership with FIFA and its continued role in connecting fans,
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Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
FIFA and Global Citizen have announced that Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium. The performance will be curated by Chris Martin of
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FIFA World Cup 2026: China has signed broadcasting agreement but not India as yet
FIFA has announced that it has reached agreement with China Media Group (CMG) for the broadcast in mainland China of all matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2030 as well as the FIFA Women’s World
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US Waives Visa Bonds for Some World Cup Fans Ahead of 2026 Tournament
The United States has suspended controversial visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders from several qualifying nations, easing travel barriers ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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ANA Launches New Japan Football Fan Experiences for Travellers
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Japan Football Association (JFA) have launched new fan initiatives designed to bring travellers closer to the Japan National Football Team ahead of upcoming matches in North and Central America.
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World Cup hotels see weak bookings in US host cities
Hotels in World Cup host cities across the United States are reporting weaker-than-expected bookings, despite heavy marketing, rising fan interest and a global tournament that is still months away. Hoteliers in Kansas City, Houston, Miami
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American Airlines launches World Cup amenity kits you can take straight to the stadium
American Airlines has unveiled limited-edition U.S. Soccer-themed amenity kits to mark the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the bags designed to travel with passengers from the aircraft cabin to the stadium. The kits will debut
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Shakira Returns as the Voice of the World Cup with New Anthem “Dai Dai”
Colombian superstar Shakira has unveiled a teaser for “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy. The full track is set for release
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Broadcasting rights disputes in China and India may rob fans from watching World Cup matches
Fans in China and India, whose combined population hits a staggering 2.88 billion people, might have no way of watching the 2026 World Cup this summer due to broadcasting rights disputes as reported by Reuters.
Bank of America predicts France will lift the World Cup trophy, with AI backing Spain as an equal contender
France will beat Spain in the FIFA World Cup final and claim a third world title, according to Bank of America analysts, but the bank’s own artificial intelligence tool rates Spain as equally likely to
Mexico president urges tighter security before 2026 World Cup
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for stricter security measures at the country’s tourist and archaeological sites after a lone gunman opened fire on visitors at the Teotihuacan pyramids, killing one Canadian tourist and injuring
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