US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
WASHINGTON, May 28 : The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will bar drones over FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the U.S., to fortify security.
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US bars drones over FIFA World Cup sites as it boosts precautions
WASHINGTON, May 28 : The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will bar drones over FIFA World 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States as the Trump administration works to address security concerns.
Clint Dempsey invokes broken nose, heart procedures to show how much playing for USMNT in World Cup meant
Former U.S. men's national soccer team star Clint Dempsey, who serves as a Fox Sports analyst ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed Team USA's roster and their hopes to go far in the tournament this summer.
Iran expects FIFA to facilitate multi-entry visa to US for team
TEHRAN: Iran’s football federation expects FIFA to facilitate multiple-entry visas for the United States for the Iranian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, its president said in a video broadcast by Iranian media Thursday. “FIFA is expected to deliver a multiple-entry visa so that the players can enter (the United States) and return (to Mexico),” federation president Mehdi Taj said. Known as “Team Melli,” the Iranian squad had initially planned to base itself in Tucson in Arizona during the tournament, but later moved its training camp to Tijuana in Mexico, which will co-host the World Cup alongside the US and Canada. Taj previously said the move was intended to avoid complications related to US visas and to allow the squad to travel directly to Mexico aboard Iran Air flights. Iran are scheduled to play all three of their Group G matches in the United States. “It is certain now that we will go to Mexico.
Reyna In the Middle? Three In The Back? Projecting USA's World Cup Starters
"Why not us?" That's the question U.S. men's team manager Mauricio Pochettino is asking about the USA's chances of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And with the 26 players selected for this summer's tournament, we can go a step further and see who may be the starters in the June 12 opener against Paraguay.
Thursday’s briefing: Glasner leaves on a high and Barcelona agree Gordon deal
Oliver Glasner celebrated his final game in charge of Crystal Palace by leading the Eagles to Conference League glory.
World Cup notes: Messi among injured international stars
With the World Cup set to kick off in about two weeks, we covered the latest news about the Canadian team in yesterday's newsletter. Today, let's check in on a few of the other 47 countries in the tournament, along with something that's angering fans everywhere.
Fifa to be investigated over ticketing practices for 2026 World Cup
Fifa’s ticketing practices for the 2026 World Cup are to be investigated by chief legal officers in the United States.