FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is drawing increasing attention six months before its start on June 11, 2026. The tournament, FIFA's largest World Cup to date, is generating news for various reasons. Notably, Donald Trump has been a prominent figure, accepting the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw and drawing criticism from German player Leon Goretzka. Trump's administration has also suspended immigrant visas for 75 countries, raising concerns about potential impacts on the event. Preparations are underway, but controversies are emerging, such as Seattle's planned Pride Match, which has angered Iran and Egypt due to their stance on LGBTQ+ rights. Teams are also preparing, with Indonesia hiring a new coach after failing to qualify. Lionel Messi's promotional tour in India faced fan unrest. The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 is also underway, impacting team preparations. Broadcasters are facing scrutiny, as seen with Coco Gauff's privacy concerns at the Australian Open.