World Cup prices shock fans: "I'm excited but it's too expensive"
Anticipation is building for next month’s World Cup Soccer Tournament, and so are costs, for both fans and the host cities. Adam Yamaguchi has more.
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Africa: Shakira, Burna Boy Release Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song ‘Dai Dai’
Global pop artiste Shakira has released “Dai Dai”, the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in collaboration with Nigerian Grammy-winning Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy. The news agency reports that the Colombian singer announced the release of the highly anticipated song to fans on her social media page on Friday. The song is now…
Africa: FIFA World Cup – U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders
Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing their teams play in the United States. The United States has announced exemptions from visa bond payment requirements for FIFA World Cup ticket holders whose teams have qualified for…
Africa: All You Need to Know About the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026
Africa’s next generation of football stars will once again step into the spotlight when the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 kicks off on 13 May and runs until 02 June 2026. The competition brings together 16 of the continent’s finest youth national teams in what promises to be one of the…
Iran still waiting for US visas less than a month before World Cup | World Cup 2026 News
Iran’s football team given farewell ceremony in Tehran on Wednesday, but state media reports US visas yet to be issued. Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026 Iran’s football federation chief says no visas have yet been issued for the national team to play World Cup games in the United States, state media reported. “Tomorrow…
France is World Cup favorite
Kylian Mbappe exercising inside the gym at Ciudad Real Madrid on May 06, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Antonio Villalba | Real Madrid | Getty Images France has emerged as a clear fan favorite for this year’s FIFA World Cup in North America, according to a Bank of America survey — but Microsoft’s Copilot artificial intelligence…
Toronto World Cup tickets to be resold for face value on FIFA marketplace | World Cup 2026 News
Tickets for matches at other venues can be listed above face value on the official resale and exchange marketplace. Published On 7 May 20267 May 2026 Tickets to World Cup matches in Toronto can now only be resold for their original price on FIFA’s official marketplace after football’s world governing body updated its policy to…
Africa: World Cup 2026 – Red Cards for Players Who Cover Mouths and Walk Off in Protest
Players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents and teams who leave the pitch without the referee’s permission can be given red cards under new rules announced on Wednesday by football’s lawmakers. The International Football Association Board (Ifab), which has been overseeing the sport’s laws since 1886, outlined the changes during its meeting in…
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories | World Cup 2026 News
Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans. Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. FIFA announced on Tuesday that…
Africa: USM Alger Reach Totaleneriges CAF Confederation Cup Final After Dramatic Draw With Olympique Safi
USM Alger booked their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final after a hard-fought 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi, progressing on away goals following an interesting semi-final tie on Sunday night. The Algerian side will now face Egypt’s Zamalek in the final, after edging past their Moroccan opponents thanks to Ahmed Khaldi’s crucial…