FIFA has already come under fire for the soaring cost of World Cup tickets, with some seats for the final costing more than 8,000 and England and Scotland fans facing paying vastly inflated prices through world football's governing body's official resale platform.
The state of New Jersey is incurring significant costs for public safety and security for hosting the World Cup games in the Meadowlands. If the state can recoup those costs by assessing fees on the entities sponsoring and producing the games, and on the people attending the games, then that should be something the administration pursues.
DR Congo's last World Cup qualifier was played in Morocco back in November, and they have been one game away from the World Cup ever since. They meet Jamaica in Mexico in the final of their path of the inter-confederation play-offs for World Cup 2026.
"Eric has been with me in the U19s, U21s, and the Olympics. He's very well-liked by everyone, including me, and he has every chance. He had a minor injury, and perhaps that's why he hasn't come. There are still two months to go, and a lot can happen."
The Iraq World Cup 2026 squad will arrive in North America in the summer with history at their fingertips, needing to secure their qualification first.
Mexico will play three friendlies in preparation for the World Cup 2026, starting with a match against Portugal at Azteca Stadium, followed by games against Belgium and Serbia.
New Caledonia will meet Jamaica in the semi-final of the inter-confederation play-offs for World Cup 2026, with the match scheduled for March 26, 2026, at Estadio Akron, Zapopan.