FIFA to allow disposable water bottles at World Cup games
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FIFA has noted that misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in "the stadium footprint".
World Cup co-hosts Canada were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Ireland on Friday despite dominating their final warm-up friendly before the tournament kicks off next week. In two previous appearances at the World Cup -- the 1986 finals in Mexico and the 2022 tournament in Qatar -- Canada have a perfect record of six defeats in six matches.
FIFA staff are working around the clock at the Tournament Operation Center in Coral Gables, Florida, monitoring weather, tracking flights and following social media.
Strong hiring in leisure and hospitality helped fuel a surge in hiring in the US and Canada last month as the two nations geared up to host the FIFA World Cup starting next week.
Global icons Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa are among the many stars taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
This year's World Cup tournament is a unique cultural and financial phenomenon, expected to generate $40.9 billion in global GDP and $17.2 billion in the U.S.
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Canada plays Ireland to 1-1 draw in final tune-up before FIFA World Cup
MONTREAL — Canada surrendered a first-half lead and played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against lower-ranked Ireland in its final tune-up before the FIFA World Cup on Friday night.
Canada takes on the Republic of Ireland tonight in their final friendly match before the FIFA World Cup kicks off next week. TSN Soccer analyst Kevin Kilbane and OneSoccer's Kristian Jack discuss the lineup question mark that still surrounds the men's national team and how important this game is for Cyle Larin.