World Cup 2026

Mediacorp secures broadcast rights to 2026 World Cup; 28 matches will be free to air

The 2026 World Cup will see a record 48 teams competing across three countries, Canada, Mexico and the United States.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino favours ending Russia ban

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attending the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in London.

‘He deserves it’: FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA president Gianni Infantino presents US President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, US.

Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino holding a 2026 World Cup final match ticket that was presented to President Trump, as he makes an announcement on the showpiece, while US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on in the White House in August 2025.

From World Cup minnows to S’pore’s first Winter Olympics alpine skier: Sporting markers to watch in 2026

(Clockwise from top left) Lions head coach Gavin Lee, Faiz Basha, Shanti Pereira and former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stressed that revenues from the 2026 World Cup will be reinvested in football all over the world.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 30, 2025

Moscow accused Ukraine on Dec 29 of firing dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin’s homes - a claim that Kyiv said was a "lie".

FIFA received 150 million World Cup ticket requests, Gianni Infantino says

FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, citing heavy demand.

Too hot to handle? Searing heat looming over 2026 World Cup

The SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Soaring temperatures across the US, Mexico and Canada pose safety issues for players and fans.

Minamino blow for Japan as Spain end 2025 atop FIFA men’s world rankings

Spain players posing for a team group photo before the World Cup qualifier against Turkey at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Nov 18, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.