According to IOL, the average ticket price for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico has reached nearly R20,000, making it the highest among the participating countries. In contrast, France is noted for providing the best value for traveling World Cup fans.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format, providing more opportunities for football bettors. Online sportsbooks are expected to be particularly active during this event. The article from Tribune Sports discusses predictions regarding the top goalscorer, group stage outcomes, and potential winners of the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed following an exciting knockout phase that included significant upsets, notably the elimination of Germany and the Netherlands, both of which lost in penalty shootouts.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it is easing restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, permitting them to travel into the country two days before their next match. However, the team is required to leave after their match in Seattle on Friday, according to a department spokesperson and a representative from the Iran Football Federation.

The United States men's soccer team is preparing for its final group-stage match in the FIFA World Cup against Turkey, who have not won any matches. The U.S. has already secured a spot in the knockout stage after winning Group D. Christian Pulisic has returned to training following an absence during a previous match against Australia, and coach Mauricio Pochettino faces decisions regarding his playing time in the upcoming game in Inglewood, California.

Bosnia-Herzegovina enhanced their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time by defeating Qatar in their final group match, according to Capital FM Sports.