Pitch problems: Japan switches Monterrey training sites ahead of World Cup

Japan's national team has changed practice venues in Monterrey ahead of the World Cup after players encountered an uneven ...
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FIFA facing ‘significant’ World Cup problem as SoFi Stadium workers set for strike vote

SoFi Stadium workers protested against ICE last month, a key issue in their bargaining sessions with stadium operators. Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images The union which represents more than ...

World Cup 2026: Algeria – the 'transition' underdogs with a Zidane problem and a 'Foden' solution

Fresh from beating the Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up match, Algeria are looking to make a splash in North America this ...

World Cup 2026: why moving games to evenings isn’t enough to tackle extreme heat problem

The 2026 Fifa World Cup is the biggest ever edition of the world’s most watched sporting tournament. The 48 teams taking part ...

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

Although rare diseases like Ebola are concerning, experts say that most public health preparation for the World Cup has been ...