2026 World Cup
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Afghanistan
FIFA Invites Afghanistan Football Chief to Historic 2026 World Cup Opening
DID Press: The president of the Afghanistan Football Federation is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City as a special guest of FIFA. According to the Afghanistan Football Federation, federation president Mohammad…
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Government
Guadalajara Temporarily Under Cartel Control Ahead of 2026 World Cup
DID Press: Just months before the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Guadalajara, one of the tournament’s host cities, has fallen temporarily under the control of drug cartels amid a surge in violence. The unrest intensified after Mexican authorities…
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Economy & Development
FIFA Sets $727M Prize Pool for 2026 World Cup
DID Press: FIFA announced that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will reach $727 million, representing an approximately 50 percent increase compared to the 2022 tournament. Each participating team will also receive $1.5 million to cover preparation…
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