Travel bans and ICE actions create a climate of fear, overshadowing FIFA's inclusive World Cup aspirations amid protests and advocacy efforts.

The 2026 World Cup has come under fire even before kickoff. Criticism is mounting over US President Donald Trump’s travel bans, high ticket prices, the expansion to 48 teams as…

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue…

Just before the World Cup kicks off, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

The FIFA boss' growing alliance with Donald Trump has done little to win over critics across Washington ahead of soccer's biggest tournament.

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off

As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying to enter the United States. A FIFA referee from…

The World Cup should be a joyful celebration of global soccer, but for many fans, the tournament is marred by the Trump administration’s abusive immigration policies.

The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an uneasy…

Mexico City assures a peaceful World Cup 2026 opening amid teacher protests demanding salary and pension reforms.

ALBAWABA - Before it starts, and as football teams are still arriving in the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been the centre of discussion on

For fans and visitors arriving in the United States, football's biggest tournament is becoming another showcase for American power, chauvinism and hostility

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to open on June 11 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is facing growing off-field turbulence as visa delays, entry...

FIFA scrambles to protect 2026 World Cup access as US travel bans covering 39 countries threaten fans and teams, with match relocations to Canada under

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests…

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

FIFA World Cup celebrations in Mexico are running into wider social tensions as the capital prepares to open its arms to the world in the opening ceremonies.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week, but controversy is already competing with football for attention. From the exclusion of a leading African referee and concerns…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…

As football fans from across the world flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests…