Kinshasa, DR Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, returned home to a rapturous reception on Sunday, days after securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup their first appearance on the global stage since 1974. The team’s arrival at Kinshasa airport, normally a 20-kilometre journey…
Tehran – Iran has rejected any notion that it could be barred from participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following remarks by former US President Donald Trump warning that the team’s “life and safety” could be at risk in the United States. In a statement on social media, the…
Washington, D.C. – US President Donald Trump has expressed reservations about the participation of Iran’s national football team in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing potential safety risks amid heightened geopolitical tensions. In a social media statement on Thursday, Trump said the Iranian team would technically be welcome but…
Washington — Donald Trump has stated that Iran will be allowed to participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain high. The tournament, scheduled for 2026, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Concerns had emerged about Iran’s…
The killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has triggered a wave of violence in Jalisco State, raising fears that the unrest could impact tourism in Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Background El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to give U.S. tourism a significant boost following a slow 2025, when foreign visitors largely stayed away amid concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and stricter border enforcement. According to the National Travel and Tourism Office, international arrivals to the U.S. were…