Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show
Global superstars Madonna and Shakira, and South Korean boy band BTS will headline the first World Cup final half-time show.
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US lifts costly visa bond requirement for some World Cup travelers, Trump administration says
Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee, discusses the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York and New Jersey. He details plans for free fan experiences across five boroughs and New Jersey, emphasizing public transit solutions for 1.2 million fans. Lasry confirms real grass will be installed at MetLife Stadium for the event, highlighting the global excitement for this major sporting event.
Shakira, Madonna and BTS co-headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show
Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee, discusses the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York and New Jersey. He details plans for free fan experiences across five boroughs and New Jersey, emphasizing public transit solutions for 1.2 million fans. Lasry confirms real grass will be installed at MetLife Stadium for the event, highlighting the global excitement for this major sporting event.
Italian studio Balich to stage 'challenging' World Cup ceremonies
MILAN, May 14 : Italy may be absent from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the pitch but it will still leave its mark, with Milan-based Balich Wonder Studio (BWS) directing - for the first time - interconnected opening ceremonies across three countries.
Iran hold World Cup departure rally despite continuing concerns
May 14 : Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Wednesday night even if concerns remain about the team getting into the United States and competing at the tournament.
Study warns of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup as climate risks grow
LONDON: Football's global players' union renewed concerns on Thursday (May 14) about heat at the 2026 World Cup after scientists warned the likelihood of dangerous temperatures for players and fans has sharply increased.
New Jersey cuts World Cup rail ticket prices again
May 13 : New Jersey's public rail system is further dropping its World Cup ticket price from an original $150 per round trip to $98, the rail system provider said on Wednesday.
US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders
WASHINGTON, May 13 : The Trump administration will not require World Cup ticket holders from countries flagged for high rates of visa overstays to pay expensive bonds to enter the United States, a U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday.