World Cup 2026
Rockefeller Center to host fan village for 2026 World Cup
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The NY/NJ Host Committee and Telemundo announced that Rockefeller Center will serve as Manhattan's fan village for the 2026 FIFA World Cup from July 4 to July 19. This marks the second fan location in the New York City area, following Liberty State Park. The site will feature live match screenings, interactive soccer activities, and tributes to past World Cup champions.
Boston World Cup host committee raises funding concerns from state
The Boston FIFA World Cup host committee has expressed worries about not receiving sufficient funding from the state for the 2026 tournament preparations. Governor Maura Healey remains confident that the necessary funds will be allocated.
Sports Interactive secures multi-year FIFA license for Football Manager 2026
Sports Interactive, owned by Sega, has signed a multi-year partnership with FIFA to bring official licensing to its Football Manager series for the first time. The deal will feature FIFA's major tournaments in Football Manager 2026, including the 2026 World Cup, Women's World Cup, and Club World Cup. The game launches globally on November 4, 2025, following the cancellation of Football Manager 2025.
Trump threatens to pull 2026 World Cup matches from Boston area
President Donald Trump has threatened to relocate 2026 FIFA World Cup matches scheduled for suburban Boston, citing unrest in the city and criticizing Mayor Michelle Wu. The comments came amid concerns over recent protests, though FIFA holds authority over host selections.
FIFA and DAZN partner to relaunch FIFA+ platform in 2026
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FIFA has teamed up with DAZN to relaunch its FIFA+ streaming service next year as the 'Global Home of Football,' offering free access to live matches, highlights, and exclusive content from over 100 men's and women's national teams and club leagues. The platform will include a multilingual multichannel news service but will not feature live coverage of the 2026 World Cup. This move builds on their successful collaboration during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which drew a global audience of 2.7 billion.
FIFA opens second phase of 2026 World Cup ticket draw
FIFA launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Monday, October 27, 2025, offering another one million tickets through a randomized Early Ticket Draw. The draw runs until Friday, October 31, at 11 a.m. ET and includes priority access for residents of host countries the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Successful entrants will receive time slots to purchase single-match tickets starting November 12.
Swedish football association sacks Jon Dahl Tomasson
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The Swedish Football Association has sacked head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following poor results in World Cup qualifying. The unanimous decision was made at an emergency board meeting on Tuesday, and the search for a replacement begins ahead of the November internationals and March World Cup playoffs. Chairman Simon Åström emphasizes the goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA opens second phase of World Cup 2026 ticket sales
FIFA has launched the second phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, making another 1 million tickets available through an early draw. The process includes a domestic exclusivity period for residents of host countries United States, Canada and Mexico. Fans worldwide can enter the draw, which runs until October 31.