With 100 days to go until the World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. It will be the biggest World Cup ever with 48 participating teams, up from 32 at the previous tournament in Qatar. Foxborough games threatenedThe New England Patriots' stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is due to host seven World Cup games, starting with Haiti-Scotland on June 13 and ending with a quarterfinal on July 9. Infantino told Sheinbaum that he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host. The FIFA leader has repeatedly promised the 2026 World Cup will be the greatest and most inclusive.

Source: The Telegraph March 04, 2026 06:12 UTC