Red Bull New York defender Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been named to the Canadian men's national team camp ahead of its final two friendlies before rosters for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are due on June 1. While the final World Cup spots are deciphered in the UEFA and intercontinental play-offs, Canada an automatic qualifier for the tournament as a co-host alongside the United States and Mexico has tune-up matches against Iceland on March 26 and Tunisia on March 31.
Under this new partnership, FIFA's media partners will be able to access premium World Cup content, which they'll then be able to showcase on their YouTube channels. This will also facilitate expanded monetization opportunities for creators related to the event. Approved creators will be able to access match footage across formats, and will have the opportunity to publish extended highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, Shorts and video-on-demand content.
The home jersey is an iconic Canadian red featuring a big, stemless maple leaf in the middle. The position and shape of the leaf bears resemblance to the hockey jersey worn during the 1972 Summit Series. Unlike the aforementioned hockey jersey, the World Cup jersey is split down the middle and has a two-tone colour scheme, while a red pair of shorts complements the jersey.
The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Trump's ambiguous post, which came just two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran, could be interpreted in numerous ways - including as genuine concern or as a direct warning to players.
I think we're on track to successfully host the World Cup. And we're really proud about all of the preparations here and we're looking forward to showcasing the city and the province and Canada on the global stage.
The union has spent months building a citywide organizing apparatus it calls HEAT, and leaders say that level of readiness is meant to strengthen bargaining leverage ahead of the contract's July 2026 expiration. According to the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, the union has appointed HEAT captains, assembled teams in every hotel and scheduled trainings so members can mobilize quickly if talks stall.
Developed as part of the brand's Collections by Motorola series, the device's abstracted yet geometrically patterned exterior is defined by its distinctive curvilinear block pattern, linked together and distinguished by dramatic gradients. This design is as much a performative flip phone-alternative to the overly functional and distracting smart phone most people now use-and a collectable, a memento of this significant happening.
We are analyzing and monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, at this moment. But I want to say from the outset that we have complete confidence in Mexico, in its president [Claudia] Sheinbaum, in the authorities, and we are convinced that everything will turn out for the best.
At least 74 people were killed during the operation to capture him at a ranch near Guadalajara and subsequent clashes between the security forces and suspected cartel members. Only one was a civilian, according to the government, but residents and tourists alike were left scurrying for cover as cartel gunmen blocked roads in 20 of Mexico's 32 states and torched vehicles and businesses.
"I've always said that family comes before football," Advocaat said. "So this is a natural decision. But that doesn't change the fact that I will miss Curacao, the people there, and my colleagues very much. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. "I consider qualifying the smallest FIFA country in the world for the World Cup one of the highlights of my career. I'm proud of my players and staff, and the board members who believed in us."
The city of Houston gets to host Germany, Portugal, and the Netherlands! The three nations are combining for seven World Cup titles and a global superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is possibly in for his last World Cup appearance. On top of the Group games involving three of the most prestigious national teams out there, the Houston crowd will also witness the July 4 Round of 16 and potentially Brazil in the Round of 32 if they win Group C.
TikTok will become FIFA's first-ever Preferred Platform, which will lead to an enhanced level of collaboration and integration, allowing TikTok to offer more comprehensive FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, including increased original content, while becoming the go-to place for fans and creators throughout the tournament. This first-of-its-kind Preferred Platform agreement builds on the groundbreaking tie-up between TikTok and FIFA for the
At PayPal Park, a few hundred people file in to the stadium on a chilly Friday morning in December. San Jose Earthquakes season ticket holders, politicos and other VIPs gather in a few luxury suites for coffee and burritos. Those with general admission tickets gather in the fan zone behind the jumbotron, either on chairs or their feet. I see US National Team supporters, several Germany scarves, a few England jerseys and many Mexico shirts.
Germany's last two FIFA World Cup outings have been disastrous. The four time World Champions first failed to make it out of the group stage in 2018 under Joachim Löw after losing final game against Soouth Korea 2-0. A similar fate awaited Hansi Flick in the 2022 World Cup when Germany's 2-1 loss to Japan and 1-1 draw to Spain was only enough to secure a one way ticket back home. After two monumental disappointments, Julian Nagelsman will be hoping for brighter fortunes, but the odds may already be stacked against 38-year-old manager.
Following the World Cup draw at the Kennedy Centre in D.C., Germany's opponents were revealed to be the Caribbean island nation Curaçao, the African powerhouse Côte D'Ivoire and South America's Ecuador. Having placed in what can be considered a fairly easy draw, Germany must begin their preparations at the soonest. By June, the DFB must not just finalize a squad but find reliable options to give their best at the World Cup.
Despite the below-freezing temperatures, soccer fans packed out Father Duffy Square and its iconic ruby-red steps for the U.S. Soccer Federation-hosted 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw watch party in Times Square on Friday. The host nation's soccer governing body and the NY/NJ Host Committee collaborated to create a jumbotron for spectators to watch the draw and a hard-court, four-a-side soccer pitch for the event, inviting local New York youth and community teams to compete in a tournament for silverware.
For marketers adrift in a sea of media fragmentation, sports have remained a dependable - if pricey - anchor, representing one of the few remaining pillars of monoculture. Look no further than the Super Bowl, which continues to draw record ratings and diverse audiences on linear TV despite the acceleration of cord-cutting. That said, sports are as dynamic and fast-changing as other content types, and deep-pocketed companies like Unilever are adjusting their marketing strategies to recognize growing digital- and social-first consumption habits.
"People care less about labels than results," Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views. FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office on November 17, 2025.Win McNamee / Getty Images Support justice-driven, accurate and transparent news - make a quick donation to Truthout today!
Qatar's defender Assim Madibo, left, drops to the floor to celebrate with Qatar's Spanish coach Julian Lopetegui after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier football match against the UAE [Karim Jaafar/AFP] Qatar's players celebrate at the full-time whistle against UAE as they reached a World Cup final for the first time through the qualification route [Karim Jaafar/AFP] Qatar's players celebrate their achievement with fans at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha [Karim Jaafar/AFP]
The Super Eagles' task is momentous: Benin lead them by three points and by two on goal difference, making the fixture a must-win for the Nigerians if they want to have any chance of qualification, either as the group winners or as the runners-up who could potentially compete in November's interconfederation playoff for a possible 10th African World Cup spot.
