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FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations

FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations

Preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 are intensifying, with teams finalizing squads and new technologies being introduced.

However, some teams, including Iran, Haiti, and South Africa, have faced visa issues, turning the tournament political before it even begins.

FIFA is enhancing offside calls with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quicker decisions.

Meanwhile, Mexico is experiencing protests from teachers who toppled player statues and threaten further action if their labor demands are not met.

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2026 FIFA World Cup
23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026
FIFA
International governing body of association football
Iran
Country in Western Asia
Haiti
Country in the Caribbean Sea
South Africa
Country in southern Africa