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Malaysia will make its inaugural appearance at the FIH Para Hockey ID World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands, fielding a 10-member squad competing in the intellectual disability category alongside the senior Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups.
Mexico attracted three million foreign visitors during its 2026 World Cup hosting, surpassing pre-tournament predictions and generating approximately RM13.89 billion in economic activity across three major cities.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's travel to the Argentina-Spain World Cup final in New Jersey was disrupted by smoke from Canadian wildfires over New York, forcing her to reroute via an overnight Defence Ministry flight.
Kuala Lumpur will host a giant-screen FIFA World Cup 2026 final viewing at Dataran Merdeka in the early Monday morning hours, expecting up to 300,000 visitors as part of the Unity Merdeka programme organised by police and 16 government ministries.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will attend Sunday's World Cup final in New Jersey following a direct invitation from US President Donald Trump, a surprising diplomatic move amid ongoing trade and security tensions between the neighbouring nations.
Donald Trump will present the trophy at Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, months after requesting FIFA review a red card decision involving US striker Folarin Balogun. His high-profile role underscores his courting of sports spotlight amid sliding approval ratings.
The Selangor State Development Corporation will host a massive 12-hour live screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at Aneka Walk Shah Alam, combining the match with entertainment, sports competitions, and food offerings to draw around 1,000 visitors.
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Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at 38, just two months after being removed from the 2026 FIFA World Cup officials panel. He had been dropped following a police investigation in Britain that was later closed due to lack of evidence.
Norway's thrilling World Cup campaign ended with a quarter-final loss to England in Miami, yet the team's return after 28 years signals a turning point for Scandinavian football under coach Stale Solbakken.
England advanced to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals after Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway at Miami Stadium on Saturday.
Midfielder Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 at Los Angeles Stadium to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, their first appearance in the last four since 2010.
Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals by defeating Belgium 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter-final at Los Angeles Stadium, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.
FIFA has opened an investigation into racist incidents targeting popular streamer IShowSpeed during World Cup matches in Miami. The 21-year-old content creator, who has over 57 million YouTube subscribers, was subject to abuse during Argentina fixtures.
FIFA has defended Brazilian referee Raphael Claus against criticism from US President Donald Trump, praising him as one of the world's leading match officials and reaffirming confidence in his integrity.
Vietnamese authorities have arrested 85 people connected to two major illegal betting syndicates worth US$133 million combined, part of an intensified campaign against unlicensed gambling operations during the World Cup period.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has emerged politically stronger from the contentious 2026 World Cup, which generated a record $9 billion in direct revenue despite multiple controversies including ticket prices and alleged political interference.