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Haiti has to change its World Cup jersey after being deemed too political

By Colleen Barry, Associated Press

The jersey, by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally included a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on its front.

FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry

By Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices on Wednesday, saying “if we do something wrong, then probably everyone selling tickets in North America is doing something wrong."…

World Cup by the numbers: 1,248 players, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever

By Josh Dubow, Associated Press

This marks the second time that the tournament will be played in multiple countries with Japan and South Korea sharing the 2002 edition.

The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Here's what to know about the 16 stadiums hosting matches

By Associated Press

Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.

Iran's soccer federation says its World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the United States

By David Brandt, Associated Press

The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA.

Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

By Seung Min Kim, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

Iranian leaders said earlier this week that it’s “not possible” for the country to participate in the World Cup.

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces challenges with Iran war and Mexico cartel violence

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

How the Iran war will affect the world's most watched sporting event is the latest issue facing organizers already grappling with cartel violence in one of Mexico's host cities, scaled-back plans for fan festivals in the U.S. and criticism from…

With Iran's World Cup place in U.S. put in doubt by war, FIFA has Iraq next in line

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament's co-host the United States.

Cartel violence fuels worries about FIFA World Cup games in Mexico

By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press

The surge of bloodshed this week following the Mexican military's killing of the country’s most powerful cartel boss has offered more confirmation of doubts among some about the city of Guadalajara hosting the international sporting event.