Technology, more specifically AI, will play a big role in the new additions at the upcoming World Cup.
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Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi talks to Al Jazeera ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups in history.
From must-watch games to the grand finale, here’s a list of all the important dates on the 2026 World Cup schedule.
Football’s governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
Japan’s national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.
Al Jazeera speaks to Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui ahead of the World Cup, with a shot at knockouts within their grasp.
A quick look at the 16 venues across 16 cities in three countries, which will host the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup.
Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.
From icons bidding adieu, to upcoming stars looking to make their mark on the biggest, Al Jazeera lists all the players.
A tunnel was discovered running underneath the US-Mexico border, allegedly used to smuggle drugs and weapons.
Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
