#2026-world-cup

#2026-world-cup

Current and former World Cup soccer players have penned an open letter to FIFA, urging the sports governing body to address the heat stress that is expected to be felt by competitors during this summer's games in North America and to take action to tackle the global climate crisis.

Tunisia manager Sabri Lamouchi has left midfielder Ferjani Sassi - who has 101 caps - out of the country's squad for the World Cup. Sassi, 34, has been omitted along with defender Yassine Meriah, who has made 95 appearances for Tunisia. Former Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest boss Lamouchi, who took over as Tunisia boss in January, left both players out of his squad for two friendlies against Haiti and Canada in his first two games in charge earlier this year.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente officially submitted the team's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup to FIFA on Monday, and once again, FC Barcelona feature heavily in the national team setup.

The way it looks to me, I would not be too concerned about the hype of the World Cup being sold out. I think prices will drop. That's my gut feeling. I think FIFA is struggling. Nearly 80% of hotel bookings across host cities are running below initial forecasts, likely due to a lack of international travelers.

England supporters would need about £6,500 each or £13,000 for two. For a family of four, the cost sky-rockets to more than £22,000.

"The influx of visitors will likely generate billions of dollars in economic activity, benefiting the hospitality, transportation, and retail sectors. Host city hotels anticipate record occupancy, and local businesses will benefit from increased visitor traffic."

Estadio Azteca will host the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup on June 11, making it the first venue to host three separate World Cups.

Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stated, 'We're focused on what's to come and not getting into that [topic]. The answer from us would be what our federation said, and that's all we're looking forwards.'

Ticket prices have received the greatest attention, but that's just one piece of the puzzle: People are worried about the affordability of everything from hotels and transportation to concessions and even merchandise.

The medical tests performed on Luis Ángel Malagón show a rupture of the Achilles tendon. Our goalkeeper will undergo surgical treatment. His recovery time will be determined by his progress.

After more than a decade representing my country, I have decided to retire from international football. Playing for England has always been the biggest honour of my career and something I will always be proud of. Thank you to every team-mate, coach, manager, the 12th man, and everyone behind the scenes who has been part of the journey.

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Wales boss Craig Bellamy's employers at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) are negotiating for their national team's training base to be in the city which hosts MLS side Real Salt Lake. Anthony Pulis - son of former Stoke and West Brom boss Tony Pulis and an ex-Wales Under-21s cap - is Real Salt Lake assistant manager and has advised the FAW on options in the United States.