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Fifa World Cup workers threaten strike before $2,000-a-ticket game
Workers are seeking higher wages and stronger protections for personal information from immigration authorities
 "Fifa World Cup workers threaten strike before $2,000-a-ticket game")
Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials
One US official said all players on the Iranian team were approved for visas and were in the process of receiving them
 "Iran's World Cup team approved for visas to play games in the US: Officials")
Fifa to let fans bring bottled water to World Cup, but with some caveats
Mamdani had raised concerns about reports that Fifa had banned fans from bringing bottles of water to World Cup matches, demanding answers from Fifa
 "Fifa to let fans bring bottled water to World Cup, but with some caveats")
Fifa's $13 bn World Cup faces backlash as high costs hit fans, host cities
Host cities are shifting World Cup costs to fans and taxpayers, for instance, in New York, a New Jersey Transit trip to MetLife Stadium that usually costs $13 is priced at $98 during the tournament
 "Fifa's $13 bn World Cup faces backlash as high costs hit fans, host cities")
Zee's Fifa bet: Can football deliver returns in cricket-dominated India?
Football remains a niche sport in India compared to cricket; yet, Zee believes Fifa can help build Zee5, strengthen its sports channels and attract premium advertisers over the next decade
 "Zee's Fifa bet: Can football deliver returns in cricket-dominated India?")
Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034
Zee Entertainment secures FIFA media rights in India until 2034, covering 39 global football events, including the FIFA World Cups and Women's World Cup
 "Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034")
Can the Fifa World Cup 2026 help US beer industry kick its slump?
Beer makers are betting on the FIFA World Cup to revive demand, but shifting consumer habits could limit the boost to sales
 "Can the Fifa World Cup 2026 help US beer industry kick its slump?")
Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup
The analysis combined historical match data, team rankings, scoring talent and geographic factors to forecast the tournament's outcome
 "Goldman's model shows Spain as 26% probable winner of FIFA World Cup")
Zee nears FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights deal in India: Reports
Reports suggest the proposed agreement is valued at approximately $30-35 million, a figure considerably lower than earlier expectations for the tournament's Indian media rights
Zee and Jio in the race for 2026 FIFA WC broadcast rights in India: Reports
The deal is reportedly valued between $30-35 million and would secure access to television and digital audiences across the country for the tournament
FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn
FIFA's leverage in China was less because of the time difference of up to 15 hours from Beijing to the 16 host cities spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico
 "FIFA seals last-minute World Cup broadcast deal in China at just $60 mn")
FIFA World Cup 2026: The big day for all 48 teams to unveil their squads
As the football World Cup is just a month away in the USA, Mexico and Canada, find out the different timelines for squad announcements for all 48 teams
FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?
A FIFA-WTO study estimates the 2026 World Cup could generate $80.1 billion in global output, add $40.9 billion to global GDP, and support around 824,000 jobs
 "FIFA world cup, stock market crash, economic woes: What does history say?")
Reliance's $20M offer sparks FIFA's concern over 2026 WC media rights value
There has also been no deal announcement for China, which FIFA says accounted for 49.8% of all hours of viewing on digital and social platforms globally during the 2022 World Cup
FIFA Lego lessons for IPL advertisers: Rethink product and creativity
The Lego campaign for the FIFA World Cup should serve as a masterclass for all brands and marketers - both for its focus on the product and how the event will be used to drive brand sales
 "FIFA Lego lessons for IPL advertisers: Rethink product and creativity")
FIFA scraps 2000 hotel bookings in Philadelphia before 2026 WC; here's why
FIFA has said that the cancellations should not be interpreted as a reduction in planning or scale. Instead, it is part of a structured process followed in the lead-up to major tournaments
FIFA partners with YouTube for unique streaming format for 2026 World Cup
A key feature of the agreement is FIFA's plan to encourage broadcasters to show the first 10 minutes of matches live on YouTube
FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success
The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.
 "FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success")
Fifa puts World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 in Mexico
Playoff tickets in Mexico priced at $11-$17; final in New Jersey at $4,185-$8,680
 "Fifa puts World Cup playoff tickets on sale for less than $17 in Mexico")
Infantino under Olympic review after involvement in Trump peace board
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Infantino has aligned FIFA closely with the United States government including attending Trump's inauguration last year and making a series of visits to the White House