2026 FIFA World Cup

‘You couldn’t pay me to sit on that,’ A viral photo of the new BMO Field’s temporary seating is sparking safety debate

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What to know A photo showing temporary seating at BMO Field has spread widely on social media, with some users saying they would feel unsafe sitting on the steep stands. The stadium is undergoing a $158-million renovation ahead of the FIFA World Cup, including adding about 17,000 temporary seats to expand capacity to roughly 45,000 … Read more

German football executive urges World Cup boycott to protest Trump – POLITICO

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Göttlich also took aim at FIFA President Gianni Infantino — widely seen as a close ally of Trump — accusing football’s leadership of applying double standards. “Qatar was too political for everyone, and now we’re completely apolitical?” he said. “That really, really bothers me.” His comments add momentum to a growing debate in Europe over … Read more