Jibril Rajoub remains in Mexico awaiting a US visa to attend the World Cup 2026.

The US president has sought to reshape the capital city's image and institutions through series of plans and projects.

World Cup preparations are underway in New York City with more than one million visitors expected.

A group that works to locate missing people in Mexico said an anonymous caller had alleged that Guthrie's remains could be found near a stream in Mariposa.

Iran's World Cup captain says hes heard Mexican cartels love Iranians and revealed his own brush with an armed group.

US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz A US defence official said American forces shot down two Iranian drones after Tehran allegedly attempted to target commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to remarks reported by Fox News

Mexico's two goal scorers were overcome with emotion as they took their team to a win in the World Cup's opening game.

World Cup 2026 cohosts Mexico open the tournament with 2-0 win against South Africa, who were reduced to nine men.

Jubilant football fans at Mexico Citys Zocalo Square are ready for the World Cup Opener at the citys centre.

Musical performances, colour, and fan excitement precede the World Cup's opening game in Mexico City.

Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.

World Cup 2026: Tournament kicks off under shadow of politics and restrictions Submitted by Shaheryar Mirza on Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:33 As this year's edition of the global competition gets underway, it is rife with barriers to entry and fears that fans will have to worry about more than team's performances People walk past a mural with political messages ahead of the match in Mexico City, Mexico, on 10 June 2026 (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters) Off The world's most prestigious sporting event kicks off on Thursday, but for many it's a moment where the beautiful game meets the ugly realities of visa restrictions, price gouging and political interference

The World Cup is coming to Central America's doorstep

Al Jazeera's teams, groups, key dates and kickoff times list for World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Mexico and South Africa set to kick off historic 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 World Cup across Canada, Mexico and the US is the most technology-drenched tournament in football history

Iranian media reports explosions in south near Strait of Hormuz Iranian media early Thursday reported explosions in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz after Washington acknowledged carrying out new strikes

US military says carrying out strikes against Iran US forces began launching additional strikes against multiple targets inIranat 5:15 pm (21:15 GMT), US Central Command said in a post on X on Wednesday

The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.

New blasts reported in south Iran The semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr is reporting new explosions in the city of Jask, in the southern province of Hormozgan

A bear that triggered days of disruption in the Japanese city of Utsunomiya was captured.

Meet the Mamdani-endorsed candidate that could become the first Palestinian in New York Senate Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 06/09/2026 - 15:59 Aber Kawas has been organising locally around the issues closest to her community for more than a decade Aber Kawas speaks to members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition during a rally for immigration reform in Foley Square, New York City, on 28 June 2016 (Drew Angerer/Getty Images via AFP) Off There are fewer than 10 Palestinian Americans who have ever been elected to statewide offices in the US, and Aber Kawas is looking to add to that number

Stripping Jordan of Al-Aqsa custodianship would trigger 'outbreak of violence', expert says A US - Israeli plan to strip the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of its historic custodianship of Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex would lead to an outbreak of violence in the Middle East, Israeli-American attorney Daniel Seidemann told Middle East Eye

Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

Iran to travel to US day before its first World Cup match Iran's football federation announced on Tuesday its national team's schedule for the group stage of the World Cup, a tournament that is beginning under difficult circumstances for the Islamic Republic

The quake inflicted some of the worst damage on General Santos, a city of about 720,000 people in southern Mindanao.

Mexico Railway expansion: Can trains transform Latin America?

US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

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As schools in Italy close for the summer, a photographic exhibition in memory of the children who have been killed by Israel and the US in Iran since February 28 was held in the northern Italian city of Modena.

A US-Israeli attack on Irans southern city of Lamerd killed children, students, workers and civilians after PrSM missiles exploded over residential areas and a crowded sports complex, proving that advanced US weaponry was tested on densely populated civilian neighbourhoods during the 40-day war on Iran.

Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup's opening weekend.

Iran World Cup squad faces same-day US entry rule Irans World Cup squad must enter and leave the United States on the same day for matches played on US soil, Irans ambassador to Mexico says

At least 12 killed in Gaza over past day At least 12 people have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to local news media

Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.

Japan's national football team wore cowboy hats as fans welcomed them to Monterrey, Mexico.

Video shows a car accident occurring on a road in Kuwait City as missiles flew overhead.

Mexico and Canada have backed extending the USMCA trade agreement for another 16 years.

Teachers marched in Mexico demanding better pay and pensions, warning of further protests ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Activists put up missing persons posters to raise awareness of the disappearance crisis ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

US says it struck Iranian military sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island United States Central Command (Centcom) said it carried out self-defence strikes on Iranian military targets in the city of Goruk and on Qeshm Island over the weekend

UAEs IMI takes full control of Sky News Arabia amid Sudan coverage scrutiny Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 03:14 UK broadcaster hands operational control to IMI while allowing channel to keep Sky News Arabia name Emiratis stand in front of Sky News Arabia logo during network launch in Abu Dhabi, 6 May 2 (Marwan Naamani/AFP) Off Sky on Sunday announced the end ofits joint ownership of Sky News Arabia, transferring full strategic and operational control of the Arabic-language broadcaster to its United Arab Emirates -based partner, International Media Investments (IMI), while allowing the channel to continue using the Sky brand under a multi-year licencingagreement

Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.

San Antonios Game Seven victory against Oklahoma City announced the arrival of the N.B.A.s most remarkable new superstar in years.

The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.

The Knicks have made the N.B.A

Romanian President Nicusor Dan says that the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanta will be expelled.

Trips to smaller "secondary cities" in Asia-Pacific are getting an added boost this summer, as the Iran war is spurring travelers to plan trips closer to home.

San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await.

Critics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.

Iran's football team still lacks US visas and is not competing on 'equal terms', Tehran's envoy to Mexico says.

Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered evac

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin became the face of the tax after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video in front of Griffin's penthouse apartment.