FIFA World Cup 2026
World Cup boycott calls grow with more nations citing US actions
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Building on earlier endorsements like former FIFA president Sepp Blatter's support for a fan boycott, calls to skip the 2026 World Cup are intensifying from at least 11 nations amid expanded US travel bans affecting fans from 15 participating countries and new controversies including the abduction of Venezuela's president and Middle East military deployments. FIFA warns of sanctions for withdrawals.
The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will stop in 38 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States ahead of the 2026 tournament. The tour begins in Mexico on February 26 and arrives in the U.S. on March 24 in Los Angeles, offering fans interactive experiences with the iconic trophy. Stops include New Orleans on May 5 and Toronto on May 25-26.
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The England national football team has requested Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri, as its primary training base for the FIFA World Cup 2026, pending FIFA's approval. The Football Association believes they will secure this first-choice location. The team will use it during the group stage while traveling to matches across the United States.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching in less than 150 days, Atlanta is accelerating preparations at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, starting with the installation of a natural grass field on January 31. Stadium officials detailed the transformation process, including turf removal and branding coverups, during a recent host committee update. Fulton County anticipates over 300,000 visitors and a significant economic boost from the eight matches hosted in the city.
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Colorado Springs is hosting the '11 Cities Summit' this week at Hotel Polaris, organized by the U.S. Northern Command to prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. More than 200 participants from federal agencies, FIFA, and host cities are convening to coordinate security and support plans. The event underscores the tournament's scale, with 104 matches across three nations expected to draw over 5 million fans.
Building on prior concerns over the $60 Supporter Entry Tier, disability charity Level Playing Field has labeled FIFA's lack of response to 2026 World Cup accessible ticketing issues as unacceptable, amid barriers like higher costs, full-price personal assistant tickets, and uncertainty over wheelchair seating.
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FIFA has announced a partnership with TikTok, designating the short-form video app as its first-ever preferred social media platform for the 2026 World Cup. The deal will enable live streaming of match segments, exclusive creator content, and a dedicated fan hub on the platform. This collaboration builds on their successful tie-up during the 2023 Women's World Cup, aiming to engage younger audiences with innovative digital experiences.
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