Various countries, including Argentina, Iraq, Algeria, Austria, Senegal, Jordan, Norway, and others, are participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The entities involved

• FIFA →

  international governing body of association football

  • Omar Artan, who represents Somalia, was poised to be a World Cup referee but faced denial of entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Andrew Giuliani defended the policy.Sun 21:00
  • Brasileirão league is paused for the FIFA window, while business intelligence tracks companies in Latin America.Sun 10:30
• Argentina →

  country in South America

  • Slipknot's tour schedule includes performances across several Latin American countries, including Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil.Mon 16:03
  • Argentina disputes Falklands territorial claims while RAF reinforces allies in the Middle East and bolsters Falklands protection.Mon 13:36
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
• Algeria →

  country in North Africa

  • A crash has occurred involving both Algeria and the company Swiftair, with the incident potentially involving international jurisdictions.Mon 16:47
  • Diplomatic talks regarding Western Sahara involving Algeria and Emmanuel Macron are underway, seeking de-escalation and policy shifts.Sun 20:24

Related events

• Vancouver hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.Jun 11