World Cup 2026

World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA resale site

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Dec 29 defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets.

Robot dogs to help Mexican police at 2026 World Cup

Two K9-X robot dogs walk during a presentation by Mexican police at the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on Feb 11, 2026. The four-legged robots are designed to enter dangerous areas and broadcast live video back to security forces. The World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, is being hosted by Mexico alongside the United States and Canada. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

ST Full-time Report: Welshman Kai Whitmore eyes Singapore stint | National track athlete goes all out for athletics progress

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".

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

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