World Apr 22 Mexico to boost security at tourist sites ahead of World Cup after shooting at pyramids By Megan Janetsky, Associated Press
World Mar 17 WADA weighing a rule to bar Trump and U.S. officials from major events The World Anti-Doping Agency is considering a rule that could bar President Trump and all government officials from attending major international events — even if they take place on American soil. By Eddie Pells, Associated Press
World Mar 12 Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns Iranian leaders said earlier this week that it’s “not possible” for the country to participate in the World Cup. By Seung Min Kim, Graham Dunbar, Associated Press
World Mar 11 Iran's sports minister says country can't take part in World Cup because of U.S. attacks Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across North America in June, but Iranian Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in… By Associated Press
Arts Mar 04 Watch 6:45 In 'We Are the World (Cup),' Roger Bennett explores personal history with the tournament When the World Cup kicks off in June, billions will turn their attention to games spread across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. It’s an experience Roger Bennett likens to a solar eclipse, except the Earth is completely engulfed not in… By Geoff Bennett
Mar 02 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. Continue reading
Dec 04 WATCH: Trump attends final 2026 World Cup draw, awarded FIFA Peace Prize By Noah Trister, Associated Press The president of the United States danced to the Village People, Wayne Gretzky struggled to pronounce the names of underdog soccer nations from Europe and the Caribbean — and the head of FIFA declared his governing body to be humanity's… Continue reading
Dec 04 Trump's immigration message collides with his welcome to World Cup fans By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Friday's World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington comes at a time when the Republican president has hardened his rhetoric against immigrants. His administration is looking at expanding restrictions on travel to the U.S. for people from 19… Continue reading
Oct 15 Trump threatened to move World Cup games away from Boston, but it's up to FIFA to pick sites By Will Weissert, Associated Press “We could take them away,” President Donald Trump said of the World Cup games. “I love the people of Boston and I know the games are sold out. But your mayor is not good.”… Continue reading
Aug 12 FIFA tests new human rights strategy for World Cup games, and advocates are skeptical By Charlotte Kramon, Associated Press With the 2026 games less than a year away, FIFA’s commitment to upholding human rights is still under scrutiny. Continue reading