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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who got them for free
Mispriced tickets were sold through the official World Cup site ahead of next week's showpiece event for FIFA.
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Celtic fans oppose Keane as potential manager after Israel role
Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane played for Celtic but his link to manager's job is facing criticism.
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Iran footballers hand passports to US embassy for World Cup visa approval
Iran will fly to Mexico on Saturday to their home base at 2026 World Cup, while all their games are played in the US.
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Mexico World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
El Tri lost in the last 16 in seven consecutive World Cups but have higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.
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Shakira and Burna Boy opening World Cup in Mexico, Katy Perry headlines US
Katy Perry will front the opening US World Cup game, while Alanis Morissette and Michael Buble will open Canada's games.
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Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We've ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
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Ticket prices, transport and accommodation... A very expensive World Cup for supporters
In a week, the 2026 World Cup will kick off. With final prizes exceeding $4,000 and transportation and accommodation prices rising, attending…
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US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans.
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ActuElles - In Nigeria, a football academy to keep young people away from gangs
This week in "Actuelles", we head to Nigeria, where Hidaa Ahmad Ghaddar, a football enthusiast, has set up a football academy, the Breakthrough Academy Kano. The 27-year-old has…
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FIFA World Cup 2026 talking points: NFL-style half-time show, kits and more
Al Jazeera breaks down the key talking points ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 which kicks off next week.
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Iran beat Mali in final warm-up before heading to World Cup
Iran beat Mali in their final competitive match before departing for their Mexico base for the 2026 World Cup.
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Sooryavanshi in line for T20 call as India fast-track 15-year-old to top
Following his run topping display at the IPL, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being lined up as India's youngest player.
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