FIFA World Cup
Australia among nations driving demand for World Cup tickets despite ‘disgraceful prices’
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, it says, despite an outcry over prices.
- Rory Carroll
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No nominations, no judges, no nothing: Even by FIFA’s standards, Trump’s award is a new low
The whole thing was a massive and toxic brain fart from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, setting a new world record for sycophancy that will define his reign.
- Peter FitzSimons
Want to see the Socceroos play US at the World Cup? Here’s how much a ticket could cost you
FIFA has released its ticket pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, to a bitter global reception from fan groups.
- Emma Kemp
Iran, Egypt ask FIFA to scrap plans for pride match at World Cup
Plans for the themed celebration were in place long before the World Cup draw – then Egypt and Iran, two Muslim-majority nations, landed in Group G.
- Vince Rugari
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Now, for FIFA’s next trick: Introducing in-game advertising breaks by stealth
FIFA’s solution to the real problem of the summer heat at next year’s World Cup is a deliberate over-correction, designed to maximise revenue under the guise of player welfare.
- Vince Rugari
Ultimate travel guide to World Cup 2026 (with must-do city highlights)
As world happenings go, nothing surpasses the FIFA World Cup. Here’s a guide – from a five-times attendee – on how to make a dream trip of next year’s event.
- Michael Visontay
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Amid a propaganda extravaganza, FIFA finally gets round to a World Cup draw
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic was an hour late for his virtual media conference, thanks to Donald Trump.
- Emma Kemp
What I saw when I (accidentally on purpose) crashed the World Cup draw
The ceremony to sort out who’s playing who at next year’s global soccer-fest veered from pure chaos to maximum cringe – and of course, the Donald also did his dance.
- Michael Koziol
Socceroos handed tough but manageable draw for World Cup
Vince Rugari breaks down Australia's World Cup draw and their prospects in Group D, alongside co-hosts the USA, Paraguay and a to-be-determined UEFA qualifier.
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Socceroos to play co-hosts US and Paraguay
Tony Popovic’s Australia will also face one of Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia or Turkey in Group D of next year’s expanded 48-team tournament.
- Emma Kemp and Vince Rugari
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