On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Gianni Infantino is using opening-week spectacle to steer attention toward the tournament’s first impressions, even as ticket prices and visa concerns draw scrutiny.
Nelly Korda claimed the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, finishing at 8-under 269 and collecting the $2.5 million winner’s share from a record purse.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens Thursday, June 11, in Mexico City with Mexico vs. South Africa. Here’s the schedule, kickoff times and U.S. TV details for opening day.
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026 at Estadio Azteca, a historic opener marked by a star-studded ceremony, fan-zone congestion and three red cards.
New Jersey officials and the NY/NJ Host Committee say more than 750 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets will go to residents, with community groups, nurses, pediatric patients and rewards-program participants among the beneficiaries.
Brazil and Morocco are set for a Group C opening-round clash at FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday, June 13, at New York New Jersey Stadium, with the fixture carrying early weight in the group race.
Chicago’s suburban industrial market is opening 2026 with steady leasing momentum, led by major commitments like RJW Logistics Group’s 788,000-square-foot Plainfield deal and broader Q1 growth across the metro.
Japan have been dealt a major setback before their World Cup 2026 debut, with captain Wataru Endo ruled out of the squad because of a foot injury ahead of the Group F opener against the Netherlands.
Atlanta’s official FIFA Fan Festival opens June 11 at Centennial Olympic Park with a free opening-day celebration and a live watch party for Mexico vs. South Africa, giving local fans a major entry point to World Cup 2026.
Asian equities fell on June 8 as a global tech pullback, higher oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions combined to weaken risk appetite across markets.