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		<title>Jamaica and Suriname are seeking to follow in the footsteps of Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico and Costa Rica as World Cup play-off winners.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Concacaf teams have advanced to the FIFA World Cup via the play-offs three times Costa Rica were last to do it when they edged New Zealand to reach Qatar 2022 Jamaica and Suriname hope to become the latest sides to achieve that feat The battle for the final spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ takes place in late March, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="rich-text_p__UfX5b text-regular">The battle for the final spots in the <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026">FIFA World Cup 2026™</a> takes place in late March, with two places to be determined in the <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/fifa-play-off-tournament-schedule">FIFA Play-off Tournament</a>. Concacaf sides Jamaica and Suriname will attempt to give the region eight teams in this year’s global showpiece, joining co-hosts Canada, Mexico and USA, along with qualifiers Curaçao Haiti and Panama.</p>
<p class="rich-text_p__UfX5b text-regular">Jamaica must first get past New Caledonia before a winner-takes-all affair with Congo DR, while a Suriname victory against Bolivia would set up a showdown against Iraq. History suggests that both the Reggae Boyz and <em>A Natio</em> can feel optimistic about their chances.</p>
<p class="rich-text_p__UfX5b text-regular">In six previous intercontinental play-offs involving a Concacaf team, three times they have emerged victorious. <strong>FIFA</strong> takes a look back at who punched their ticket and who came up just short.</p>
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		<title>USMNT DRAWS PARAGUAY, AUSTRALIA AND EITHER KOSOVO, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA OR TÜRKIYE IN GROUP D AT THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP</title>
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<td><strong> </strong><em>USA Opens Against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, Faces Australia in Second Match on June 19 in Seattle and Closes Group Stage with Winner of UEFA Playoff C on June 25 in Los Angeles;</em></p>
<p><em>FIFA Will Announce Match Times and Full Schedule Saturday at Noon ET</em></p>
<p><strong><em> </em></strong>ATLANTA (December 5, 2025) – The U.S. Men’s National Team was drawn into Group D along with Paraguay, Australia and the winner of UEFA Playoff C &#8212; either Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia or Türkiye &#8212; at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw held today in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>Appearing in its 12th World Cup and second time as a host nation, the USMNT opens group play against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles, Calif. The second group stage match will take place on June 19 in Seattle against Australia and the USA will finish back in Los Angeles on June 25 against the UEFA Playoff C winner. The full tournament schedule, which includes venues and kickoff times, will be confirmed by FIFA Saturday at noon ET.</p>
<p>All 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be shown live on FOX Sports and Telemundo broadcast networks.</p>
<p><strong>2026 FIFA World Cup Groups:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Group A:</strong> Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, <em>UEFA Playoff D (Denmark, North Macedonia, Czechia, Republic of Ireland)</em></p>
<p><strong>Group B:</strong> Canada, <em>UEFA Playoff A (Wales, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy, Northern Ireland)</em>, Qatar, Switzerland</p>
<p><strong>Group C:</strong> Brazil, Morocco, Haiti<em>, </em>Scotland</p>
<p><strong>Group D:</strong> <strong>USA</strong>, Paraguay, Australia, <em>UEFA Playoff C (Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye, Romania)</em></p>
<p><strong>Group E:</strong> Germany, Curaçao<em>,</em> Ivory Coast, Ecuador</p>
<p><strong>Group F:</strong> Netherlands, Japan, <em>UEFA Playoff B (Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, Albania)</em>, Tunisia</p>
<p><strong>Group G:</strong> Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand</p>
<p><strong>Group H:</strong> Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay</p>
<p><strong>Group I:</strong> France, Senegal, <em>FIFA Playoff 2 (Bolivia, Suriname, Iraq)</em>, Norway</p>
<p><strong>Group J:</strong> Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan</p>
<p><strong>Group K:</strong> Portugal, <em>FIFA Playoff 1 (New Caledonia, Jamaica, DR Congo)</em>, Uzbekistan, Colombia</p>
<p><strong>Group L:</strong> England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>USA’s Group D Schedule at 2026 FIFA World Cup (all times TBD):</strong></p>
<p>Match 1: USA vs. Paraguay (June 12 at Los Angeles Stadium; Inglewood, Calif.)</p>
<p>Match 2: Australia vs. USA (June 19 at Seattle Stadium; Seattle, Wash.)</p>
<p>Match 3: USA vs. Winner of UEFA Playoff C (June 25 at Los Angeles Stadium; Inglewood, Calif.)<br />
<strong>USA’s Potential Round of 32 Path:</strong></p>
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<li>Should the USA finish top of Group D, it will face a third-place team from either Group B, Group F, Group I, or Group J.</li>
<li>Should the USA finish second in Group D, it would face the second-place team from Group G.</li>
<li>Should the USA finish third in Group D and be among the top eight third-place finishers, the USMNT would face the winner from either Group E, Group I or Group K.</li>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Utilizing a significant player pool, a total of 56 players earned at least one cap in 2025 under head coach Mauricio Pochettino. By bringing larger camps and rotating more players through key match windows, Pochettino has prioritized building a roster capable of playing multiple styles, adjusting to diverse opponents, and sustaining peak performance over the length of a home World Cup. The approach reflects a long-term plan to maximize depth, sharpen internal competition, and raise the overall ceiling of the program ahead of 2026.</p>
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<p>The USA is gearing up for its ninth FIFA World Cup since 1990 and 12th overall appearance in the tournament. The USMNT heads into 2026 unbeaten in its last five matches, with four victories against teams that were already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.</p>
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<p><strong>USA’s All-Time Record against Group D Opponents and Potential Opponents:</strong></p>
<p>Paraguay: 5-2-2 (12 GF, 7 GA)</p>
<p>Australia: 2-1-1 (5 GF, 3 GA)</p>
<p>Kosovo: 0-0-0 (0 GF, 0 GA)</p>
<p>Romania: 1-2-1 (4 GF, 4 GA)</p>
<p>Slovakia: 0-1-0 (0 GF, 1 GA)</p>
<p>Türkiye: 2-2-1 (7 GF, 7 GA)</p>
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<p><strong>Group D Opponent and Potential Opponent Profiles:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Country: </strong>Australia</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>26<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>AUS</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>English</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>AFC Asian Cup (2015); OFC Nations Cup (1980, 1996, 2000, 2004)</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Australia: </strong>2-1-1 (5 GF, 3 GA)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> 7 – 1974, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 4-12-4 (17 GF, 37 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> Round of 16, 2022</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 2nd in AFC Third Round Group C (5-1-4; 16 GF, 7 GA); Finished 1<sup>st </sup>in AFC Second Round Group I (6-0-0; 22 GF, 0 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> June 10, 2025</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Kusini Yengi (6)</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Tony Popovic (Australia)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Mathew Ryan (Levante UD/ESP), Aiden O’Neill (New York City FC/USA), Nestory Irankunda (Watford/ENG), Kusini Yengi (Aberdeen FC/SCO), Patrick Yazbek (Nashville SC/USA)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> Australia has qualified for six consecutive World Cup tournaments dating back to 2006 … The most recent meeting between the U.S. and Australia was a friendly on November 10, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. where the U.S. won 2-1 … The U.S. and Australia have never faced each other in a World Cup <strong>…</strong> Head Coach Tony Popovic will become the first Australian to play and manage the team at the World Cup … Australia’s all-time top goalscorer, Tim Cahill (50 goals), played two-and-a-half seasons with New York Red Bulls of MLS … Current Australia midfielder Aiden O’Neill plays for MLS club New York City FC where he is a teammate of U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese … Midfielder Patrick Yazbek also plays in MLS for Eastern Conference side Nashville SC … On January 1, 2006, Australia officially became a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after 40 years in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).</p>
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<p><strong>Country: </strong>Paraguay</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>39<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>PAR</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>Guarani, Spanish</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>Copa America (1952/53, 1979)</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Paraguay: </strong>5-2-2 (12 GF, 7 GA)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> 9 – 1930, 1950, 1958, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2026</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 7-10-10 (30 GF, 38 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> Quarterfinals, 2010</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 6th in CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying (7-4-7; 14 GF, 10 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> September 4, 2025</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Tony Sanabria (4)</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Gustavo Alfaro (Argentina)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Miguel Almiron (Atlanta United/USA), Julio Enciso (RC Strasbourg/FRA), Diego Gomez (Brighton and Hove Albion/ENG), Braian Ojeda (Real Salt Lake/USA), Omar Alderete (Sunderland/ENG)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> Paraguay returns to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years, making its ninth appearance …<strong> </strong>The last meeting between the U.S. and Paraguay came on November 15, 2025, an international friendly in Chester, Pa. with the USA winning, 2-1 … The teams first met at the inaugural 1930 World Cup, a 3-0 victory for the U.S. with American Bert Patenaude scoring the first-ever World Cup hat trick… En route to qualification Paraguay defeated CONMEBOL giants Brazil 1-0 and Argentina 2-1 &#8230; Midfielder Miguel Almiron plays for MLS club Atlanta United where he was teammates with the recently retired former U.S. goalkeeper Brad Guzan … In 2010, Paraguay recorded its best finish making it to the quarterfinals against eventual World Cup champion Spain … Alongside the United States, Paraguay was one of 13 teams to participate in the inaugural 1930 World Cup … Former forward Roque Santa Cruz is Paraguay’s all-time leading goal scorer with 32 goals.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><em>POTENTIAL GROUP D OPPONENTS PENDING UEFA/FIFA PLAYOFF ON MARCH 26 AND 31:</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Country: </strong>Slovakia</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>45<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>SVK</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>Slovak</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>None</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Slovakia: </strong>0-1-0 (0 GF, 1 GA)</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Czechoslovakia*: </strong>0-1-0 (1 GF, 5 GA)<br />
<em>*Both Slovakia and Czechia are considered successors to Czechoslovakia</em></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> 9 – 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1970, 1982, 1990 (as Czechoslovakia) 2010 (as Slovakia)</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 12-16-6 (49 GF, 52 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> Runner-up, 1962</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 2nd in UEFA Group A (4-2-0; 6 GF, 8 GA); Will compete in European Playoff C vs. Kosovo with the winner to play the winner of Türkiye vs. Romania</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> TBD; UEFA Playoff C</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Six players tied with one goal</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Francesco Calzona (Italy)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Milan Skriniar (Fenerbahce/TUR), Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli/ITA), David Hancko (Atletico Madrid/ESP), David Strelec (Middlesbrough/ENG), Tomas Suslov (Hellas Verona/ITA), Martin Dubravka (Burnley/ENG)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> With two games left to play in European Playoff C, Slovakia hopes to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010 … The first and only meeting between the U.S. and Slovakia was an international friendly on November 14, 2009, in Bratislava, Slovakia &#8230; Slovakia won 1-0 … Marek Hamsik is Slovakia’s all-time top scorers with 26 goals … Defender David Hancko is currently teammates with U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso at Spanish club Atletico Madrid … Forward David Strelec is currently teammates with U.S. midfielder Aidan Morris at English club Middlesbrough …The USA and Czechoslovakia met in the opening match of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, a 5-1 win for Czechoslovakia.</p>
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<p><strong>Country: </strong>Kosovo</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>80<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>KOS</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>Albanian, Serbian</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>None</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Kosovo: </strong>0-0-0 (0 GF, 0 GA)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> None</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 0-0-0 (0 GF, 0 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> None</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 2nd in UEFA Group B (3-1-2; 6 GF, 5 GA); Will compete in European Playoff C vs. Slovakia with the winner to play the winner of Türkiye vs. Romania</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> TBD; UEFA Playoff C</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Fisnik Asllani (2)</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Franco Foda (Germany)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Edon Zhegrova (Juventus/ITA), Vedat Muriqi (RCD Mallorca/ESP), Amir Rrahmani (Napoli/ITA), Fisnik Asllani (TSG Hoffenheim/GER), Arijanet Muric (Sassuolo/ITA), Milot Rashica (Besiktas/TUR)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> With two games left to play in European Playoff C, Kosovo hopes to appear to the World Cup for the first time ever … The U.S and Kosovo have never faced each other … Kosovo is led by Vedat Muriqi, who is the country’s all-time leading scorer with 32 goals … Forward Edon Zhegrova is currently teammates with U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie at Italian club Juventus.</p>
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<p><strong>Country: </strong>Türkiye</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>25<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>TUR</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>Turkish</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>None</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Türkiye: </strong>2-2-1 (7 GF, 7 GA)</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> 2 – 1954, 2002</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 5-4-1 (20 GF, 17 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> Third Place, 2002</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 2nd in UEFA Group E (4-1-1; 4 GF, 12 GA); Will compete in European Playoff C vs. Romania with the winner to play the winner of Slovakia vs. Kosovo</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> TBD; UEFA Playoff C</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Kenan Yildiz (3)</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Vicenzo Montella (Italy)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan/ITA), Kenan Yildiz (Juventus/ITA), Arda Guler (Real Madrid/ESP), Orkun Kokcu (Besiktas/TUR), Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt/GER)</p>
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<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> With two games left to play in European Playoff C, Türkiye hopes to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 …<strong> </strong>Last meeting between the U.S. and Türkiye was an international friendly on June 7, 2025, in East Hartford, Conn. &#8230; Türkiye won 2-1 … Türkiye was led in qualifying by forward Kenan Yildiz, who scored three goals … Yildiz is the club teammate of U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie at Italian club Juventus … Türkiye’s best finish came in the 2002 World Cup, losing to Brazil in the semifinals before defeating hosts Korea Republic in the third-place match … Türkiye are led by head coach Vicenzo Montella, who guided the country to qualification for the 2024 UEFA European Championship &#8230; Hakan Şükür is Türkiye’s all-time leading scorer with 51 goals … Şükür is known for scoring the fastest goal in World Cup history, scoring in just 11 seconds against South Korea in 2002.</p>
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<p><strong>Country: </strong>Romania</p>
<p><strong>Current FIFA World Ranking: </strong>47<br />
<strong>FIFA Trigram: </strong>ROU</p>
<p><strong>Language: </strong>Romanian</p>
<p><strong>Championship Honors: </strong>None</p>
<p><strong>USMNT Record vs. Romania: </strong>1-2-1 (4 GF, 4 GA)</p>
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<p><strong>World Cup Finals Appearances:</strong> 7 – 1930, 1934, 1938, 1970, 1990, 1994, 1998</p>
<p><strong>World Cup Record</strong>: 8-8-5 (30 GF, 32 GA)</p>
<p><strong>Best World Cup Finish:</strong> Quarterfinals, 1994</p>
<p><strong>2026 World Cup Qualifying: </strong>Finished 2nd in UEFA Group H (4-3-1; 19 GF, 10 GA); To compete in European Playoff C vs. Türkiye with the winner to play the winner of Slovakia vs. Kosovo</p>
<p><strong>Date Qualified:</strong> TBD; UEFA Playoff C</p>
<p><strong>Leading World Cup Qualifying Scorer: </strong>Dennis Man, Ianis Hagi (2)</p>
<p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> Mircea Lucescu (Romania)</p>
<p><strong>Key Players: </strong>Ianis Hagi (Alanyaspor/TUR), Dennis Man (PSV Eindhoven/NED), Andrei Ratiu (Rayo Vallecano/ESP), Ionut Radu (Celta Vigo/ESP), Marius Marin (Pisa/ITA), Darius Olaru (FCSB/ROU)</p>
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<p><strong>Fast Facts:</strong> With two games left to play in European Playoff C, Romania hopes to return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998 …<strong> </strong>Last meeting between the U.S. and Romania was in the Group Stage of the 1994 World Cup on June 26, 1994, in Pasadena, Calif. &#8230; Romania won 1-0 … Romania’s highest FIFA ranking came in 1997 when they reached third … Romania’s best finish at the World Cup came in 1994 when they reached the quarterfinals … Romania are led by head coach Mircea Lucescu, who is in his second spell with the national team at 80 years old … Gheorghe Hagi and Adrian Mutu are Romania’s joint all-time top scorers with 35 goals each … Forward Dennis Man is currently teammates with U.S. forward Ricardo Pepi at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven.</p>
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		<title>FIFA World Cup 26 ticketing programme launches in Septembe</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup 26 ticketing programme launches in September by Gerard Robbins Be there when it happens FIFA has announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Tickets will be released in phases, with the first draw application window opening on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FIFA World Cup 26 ticketing programme launches in September<br />
by Gerard Robbins</p>
<p>Be there when it happens<br />
FIFA has announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.<br />
Tickets will be released in phases, with the first draw application window opening on Wednesday, 10 September 2025.</p>
<p>Fans should visit <a href="http://fifa.com/tickets">FIFA.com/tickets</a> today to register their interest and create a FIFA ID</p>
<p>The tournament kicks off in less than one year in Mexico City on 11 June</p>
<p>World Cup Final will take place in New York New Jersey on 19 July</p>
<p>FIFA has announced that the application period for the first ticket draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ will open on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Fans are encouraged to visit <a href="http://fifa.com/tickets">FIFA.com/tickets</a> today to register their interest and create a FIFA ID.</p>
<p>“Following the incredible success of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, excitement is reaching new heights for the FIFA World Cup 26,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “We’re looking forward to welcoming the world back to North America, as Canada, Mexico and the United States host what will be the biggest and greatest sporting event ever. We encourage fans everywhere to get ready to secure their place – these will be the most coveted seats in world sport.”<br />
The 2026 game-changing tournament kicks off on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Mexico City, with the final taking place on Sunday, 19 July 2026, in New York New Jersey – which successfully hosted the FIFA Club World Cup™ final last Sunday. FIFA’s new flagship club competition united 32 of the world’s best club sides and attracted close to 2.5 million fans to 11 cities across the United States, setting the stage for what’s to come in 2026.</p>
<p>Goals and glory on the global stage<br />
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 made history on and off the pitch.<br />
With 6.5 million fans expected to attend, the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup™ will be the biggest FIFA World Cup yet, consisting of 48 teams and 104 matches across the three host countries. Fans should start planning now in order to be there when it happens – to witness greatness and be part of this historic tournament and its enthralling in-stadium experience.</p>
<p>Due to anticipated high demand, FIFA World Cup tickets are released in phases. Fans should visit FIFA.com/tickets to register their interest, if they have not done so already. When registering, fans who do not have a FIFA ID will need to create one. This registration of interest ensures they are made aware of ticketing dates, next steps and processes. On 10 September, fans will then be able to use their FIFA ID to apply for their first chance to buy tickets.</p>
<p>Spectacular scenes from the World Cup’s Host Cities<br />
Enjoy the very best of what the 16 Host Cities throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States have to offer ahead of FIFA World Cup 26™ with our immersive preview video.<br />
There will be several distinct ticket sales phases from the start of sales on 10 September 2025, through to the final match on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Each phase may differ in purchasing processes, payment methods and ticket products, and full details on each phase will be released in the coming months. The Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™ is set to take place in December, with teams assigned to specific match schedule fixtures, including venues and kick-off times, shortly thereafter.</p>
<p>Fans can already purchase hospitality packages, inclusive of match tickets, at FIFA.com/hospitality. For fans interested in a specific team, the Follow My Team hospitality packages allow fans to see their team in action at group stage and round of 32 matches, should their team qualify.</p>
<p>FIFA encourages fans to purchase tickets only through FIFA.com/tickets, the official and preferred source of tickets for the FIFA World Cup. Hospitality packages and tickets sourced from unofficial sales channels may not be valid. A match ticket does not guarantee admission to a host country, and fans should visit each host country’s government websites today for entry requirements. Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is FIFA’s Official Payment Technology Partner and the preferred way to pay for tickets and hospitality packages.</p>
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		<title>$ave money on our recommended places to stay during FIFA World Cup 2026</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[La Cancha will soon publish our recommended list of hotel where international guests and others can save money while attending the world&#8217;s greatest sporting event.  Just email us at lacancha@yahoo.com to get on our advisement list. FutbolHotels.com COMING SOON!  (For Spanish Speaking Countries) WorldCupHotels.org COMING SOON!  For English Speaking Countries) &#160;]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>La Cancha will soon publish our recommended list of hotel where international guests and others can save money while attending the world&#8217;s greatest sporting event.  Just email us at lacancha@yahoo.com to get on our advisement list.</p>
<p>FutbolHotels.com COMING SOON!  (For Spanish Speaking Countries)</p>
<p>WorldCupHotels.org COMING SOON!  For English Speaking Countries)</p>
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		<title>Chelsea overcame Palmeiras 2-1 at Lincoln Financial Field to book a FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chelsea overcame Palmeiras 2-1 at Lincoln Financial Field to book a FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense. Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea Palmeiras goal: Estevao (53) Chelsea goals: Cole Palmer (16), Weverton OG (83) A late Weverton own-goal saw Chelsea eke out victory over Palmeiras in their FIFA Club World Cup™ quarter-final at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Enzo Maresca’s side [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="article-section_previewText__sxFP5">Chelsea overcame Palmeiras 2-1 at Lincoln Financial Field to book a FIFA Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense.</p>
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<h2 class="ff-text-blue-dark article-section_headings__iQUD7 heading_h2__Jd4Ib"><span class="d-none d-md-block"><span title="&quot;Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea&quot;"><a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/match-centre/match/10005/289175/289187/400019207"><strong>Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea</strong></a></span></span></h2>
<p class="rich-text_p__UfX5b text-regular"><strong>Palmeiras goal: </strong>Estevao (53)<strong> Chelsea goals:</strong> Cole Palmer (16), Weverton OG (83) A late Weverton own-goal saw <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/teams/chelsea-fc/team-news">Chelsea</a> eke out victory over <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/teams/palmeiras/team-news">Palmeiras</a> in their FIFA Club World Cup™ quarter-final at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Enzo Maresca’s side will now take on <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/teams/fluminense-fc/team-news">Fluminense FC</a> at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on Tuesday. Chelsea took a lead in at half-time thanks to Cole Palmer, who conned his way inside two opponents and stroked the ball into the bottom corner. Palmeiras responded in second-half infancy, Estevao thumping the ball in off the crossbar from the tightest of angles. The Blues found a fortuitous winner when Malo Gusto’s cross-shot was deflected by Agustin and went in off Weverton’s arm.</p>
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		<title>Olise leads pack in Top Goal Scorer race</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 21:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Published 28 Jun 2025 Bayern München man remains out in front with three goals and two assists, alongside four other three-goal players. FIFA Michael Olise is ahead of FC Bayern München team-mate Jamal Musiala, Juventus FC youngster Kenan Yildiz and SL Benfica veteran Angel Di Maria in the race to be named Top Goal Scorer presented by Bank of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Bayern München man remains out in front with three goals and two assists, alongside four other three-goal players.</p>
<p>FIFA</p>
<p>Michael Olise is ahead of FC Bayern München team-mate Jamal Musiala, Juventus FC youngster Kenan Yildiz and SL Benfica veteran Angel Di Maria in the race to be named Top Goal Scorer presented by Bank of America at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.</p>
<p>The winger&#8217;s winning goal in Bayern&#8217;s qualification-securing 2-1 win over CA Boca Juniors took him on to three for the tournament and, due to the two assists he chalked up in the Bavarians&#8217; 10-0 demolition of Auckland City, Olise holds the advantage over Yildiz, Musiala, and Di Maria.</p>
<p>The latter converted two penalties in Benfica&#8217;s 6-0 win against Auckland City to add to the spot-kick he struck against Boca Juniors in their opening match. It was not such a positive day at the office for Musiala, however, with the young Bayern star forced off the field against Boca with an injury that could threaten his future involvement.</p>
<p>Yildiz, who was on target in Juventus&#8217; opening 5-0 cruise against Al Ain FC, scored two further goals as the Italian giants marched on to the Round of 16 with an equally impressive 4-1 triumph over Wydad AC.</p>
<p>Al Ahly FC forward Wessam Abou Ali has joined the leading group on three goals following his hat-trick in the thrilling 4-4 draw with FC Porto, but with the Egyptian giants now eliminated he will be unable to add to his tally.</p>
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		<title>Full match schedule for FIFA World Cup 26 in Canada, Mexico and the USA</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Full match schedule for FIFA World Cup 26 in Canada, Mexico and the USA FIFA World Cup 26 ticket information Fans seeking the full matchday experience can register their interest for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets ahead of release. Registration of interest is also available for information on hospitality packages at the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA World Cup 26 [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://lacanchasports.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/New-York-New-Jersey-STadioum.png"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1521" src="http://lacanchasports.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/New-York-New-Jersey-STadioum-1024x617.png" alt="New York New Jersey STadioum" width="676" height="407" /></a>Full match schedule for FIFA World Cup 26 in Canada, Mexico and the USA</p>
<p>FIFA World Cup 26 ticket information<br />
Fans seeking the full matchday experience can register their interest for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets ahead of release. Registration of interest is also available for information on hospitality packages at the FIFA World Cup 2026.</p>
<p>FIFA World Cup 26 Group Stage fixtures<br />
Thursday, 11 June 2026<br />
Match 1 &#8211; Group A (Mexico #1) – Estadio Azteca Mexico City<br />
Match 2 – Group A &#8211; Estadio Guadalajara</p>
<p>Friday, 12 June 2026<br />
Match 3 &#8211; Group B (Canada #1) – Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 4 &#8211; Group D (USA #1) – Los Angeles Stadium</p>
<p>Saturday, 13 June 2026<br />
Match 5 – Group C &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 6 – Group D &#8211; BC Place Vancouver<br />
Match 7 – Group C &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 8 – Group B &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium</p>
<p>Sunday, 14 June 2026<br />
Match 9 – Group E &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 10 – Group E &#8211; Houston Stadium<br />
Match 11 – Group F &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 12 – Group F &#8211; Estadio Monterrey<br />
Monday, 15 June 2026<br />
Match 13 – Group H &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 14 – Group H &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 15 – Group G &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium<br />
Match 16 – Group G &#8211; Seattle Stadium</p>
<p>Tuesday, 16 June 2026<br />
Match 17 – Group I &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 18 – Group I &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 19 – Group J &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
Match 20 – Group J &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium</p>
<p>Wednesday, 17 June 2026<br />
Match 21 – Group L &#8211; Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 22 – Group L &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 23 – Group K &#8211; Houston Stadium<br />
Match 24 – Group K &#8211; Estadio Azteca Mexico City<br />
FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities<br />
Check out the 16 cities that will play host to FIFA World Cup 26™.<br />
Thursday, 18 June 2026<br />
Match 25 – Group A &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 26 – Group B &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium<br />
Match 27 &#8211; Group B &#8211; (Canada #2) – BC Place Vancouver<br />
Match 28 &#8211; Group A &#8211; (Mexico #2) – Estadio Guadalajara</p>
<p>Friday, 19 June 2026<br />
Match 29 – Group C &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 30 – Group C &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 31 – Group D &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium<br />
Match 32 &#8211; Group D (USA #2) – Seattle Stadium</p>
<p>Saturday, 20 June 2026<br />
Match 33 – Group E &#8211; Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 34 – Group E &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
Match 35 – Group F &#8211; Houston Stadium<br />
Match 36 – Group F &#8211; Estadio Monterrey<br />
Sunday, 21 June 2026<br />
Match 37 – Group H &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 38 – Group H &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 39 – Group G &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium<br />
Match 40 – Group G &#8211; BC Place Vancouver</p>
<p>Monday, 22 June 2026<br />
Match 41 – Group I &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 42 – Group I &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 43 – Group J &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 44 – Group J &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium</p>
<p>Tuesday, 23 June 2026<br />
Match 45 – Group L &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 46 – Group L &#8211; Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 47 – Group K &#8211; Houston Stadium<br />
Match 48 – Group K &#8211; Estadio Guadalajara<br />
Wednesday, 24 June 2026<br />
Match 49 – Group C &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 50 – Group C &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 51 &#8211; Group B (Canada #3) – BC Place Vancouver<br />
Match 52 – Group B &#8211; Seattle Stadium<br />
Match 53 &#8211; Group A &#8211; (Mexico #3) – Estadio Azteca Mexico City<br />
Match 54 – Group A &#8211; Estadio Monterrey</p>
<p>Thursday, 25 June 2026<br />
Match 55 – Group E &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 56 – Group E &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 57 – Group F &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 58 – Group F &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
Match 59 &#8211; Group D &#8211; (USA #3) – Los Angeles Stadium<br />
Match 60 – Group D &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium</p>
<p>Friday, 26 June 2026<br />
Match 61 – Group I &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 62 – Group I &#8211; Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 63 – Group G &#8211; Seattle Stadium<br />
Match 64 – Group G &#8211; BC Place Vancouver<br />
Match 65 – Group H &#8211; Houston Stadium<br />
Match 66 – Group H &#8211; Estadio Guadalajara</p>
<p>Saturday, 27 June 2026<br />
Match 67 – Group L &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 68 – Group L &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 69 – Group J &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
Match 70 – Group J &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 71 – Group K &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 72 – Group K &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
FIFA World Cup 26 – Round of 32 fixtures<br />
Sunday, 28 June 2026<br />
Match 73 – Group A runners-up v Group B runners-up &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium</p>
<p>Monday, 29 June 2026<br />
Match 74 – Group E winners v Group A/B/C/D/F third place &#8211; Boston Stadium<br />
Match 75 – Group F winners v Group C runners-up &#8211; Estadio Monterrey<br />
Match 76 – Group C winners v Group F runners-up &#8211; Houston Stadium</p>
<p>Tuesday, 30 June 2026<br />
Match 77 – Group I winners v Group C/D/F/G/H third place &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 78 – Group E runners up v Group I runners-up &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 79 – Group A winners v Group C/E/F/H/I third place &#8211; Estadio Azteca Mexico City</p>
<p>Wednesday, 1 July 2026<br />
Match 80 – Group L winners v Group E/H/I/J/K third place &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 81 – Group D winners v Group B/E/F/I/J third place &#8211; San Francisco Bay Area Stadium<br />
Match 82 – Group G winners v Group A/E/H/I/J third place &#8211; Seattle Stadium</p>
<p>Thursday, 2 July 2026<br />
Match 83 – Group K runners-up v Group L runners-up &#8211; Toronto Stadium<br />
Match 84 – Group H winners v Group J runners-up &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium<br />
Match 85 – Group B winners v Group E/F/G/I/J third place &#8211; BC Place Vancouver</p>
<p>Friday, 3 July 2026<br />
Match 86 – Group J winners v Group H runners-up &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 87 – Group K winners v Group D/E/I/J/L third place &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
Match 88 – Group D runners-up v Group G runners-up &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
FIFA World Cup 26 Round of 16 fixtures<br />
Saturday, 4 July 2026<br />
Match 89 – Winner match 74 v Winner match 77 &#8211; Philadelphia Stadium<br />
Match 90 – Winner match 73 v Winner match 75 &#8211; Houston Stadium</p>
<p>Sunday, 5 July 2026<br />
Match 91 – Winner match 76 v Winner match 78 &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium<br />
Match 92 – Winner match 79 v Winner match 80 &#8211; Estadio Azteca Mexico City</p>
<p>Monday, 6 July 2026<br />
Match 93 – Winner match 83 v Winner match 84 &#8211; Dallas Stadium<br />
Match 94 – Winner match 81 v Winner match 82 &#8211; Seattle Stadium</p>
<p>Tuesday, 7 July 2026<br />
Match 95 – Winner match 86 v Winner match 88 &#8211; Atlanta Stadium<br />
Match 96 – Winner match 85 v Winner match 87 &#8211; BC Place Vancouver<br />
FIFA World Cup 26 quarter-final fixtures<br />
Thursday, 9 July 2026<br />
Match 97 – Winner match 89 v Winner match 90 &#8211; Boston Stadium</p>
<p>Friday, 10 July 2026<br />
Match 98 – Winner match 93 v Winner match 94 &#8211; Los Angeles Stadium</p>
<p>Saturday, 11 July 2026<br />
Match 99 – Winner match 91 v Winner match 92 &#8211; Miami Stadium<br />
Match 100 – Winner match 95 v Winner match 96 &#8211; Kansas City Stadium<br />
FIFA World Cup 26 semi-final fixtures<br />
Tuesday, 14 July 2026<br />
Match 101 – Winner match 97 v Winner match 98 &#8211; Dallas Stadium</p>
<p>Wednesday, 15 July 2026<br />
Match 102 – Winner match 99 v Winner match 100 &#8211; Atlanta Stadium</p>
<p>FIFA World Cup 26 bronze final<br />
Saturday, 18 July 2026<br />
Match 103 – Loser match 101 v Loser match 102 &#8211; Miami Stadium</p>
<p>FIFA World Cup 26 Final<br />
Sunday, 19 July 2026<br />
Match 104 – Winner match 101 v Winner match 102 &#8211; New York New Jersey Stadium</p>
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		<title>Seattle Stadium</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerard Robbins]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Capacity: 69,000 Opened: 2002 FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures: Four group-stage matches, a Round of 32 tie and a Round of 16 contest This stadium boasts a unique horseshoe shape with an open north end to give a stunning view of the Seattle skyline. Featuring twice in the Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Location: Seattle, Washington, USA<br />
Capacity: 69,000<br />
Opened: 2002</p>
<p>FIFA World Cup 26™ fixtures: Four group-stage matches, a Round of 32 tie and a Round of 16 contest<br />
This stadium boasts a unique horseshoe shape with an open north end to give a stunning view of the Seattle skyline.</p>
<p>Featuring twice in the Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor stadium, with the feats achieved in September and December 2013, the ground has become known as a fortress for the likes of MLS side Seattle Sounders and the NFL&#8217;s Seattle Seahawks.</p>
<p>The home atmosphere was perhaps best evidenced on 5 May 2022, as the Sounders defeated Mexican outfit Pumas 3-0 to claim a 5-2 aggregate victory and lift the Concacaf Champions League, becoming the first American side to win the competition in its new format and qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup™.</p>
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