Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for 12 June, covering the latest developments you need to know.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be one of a kind when it kicks off on 11 June, as it brings with it a slew of firsts ahead of co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
The Trump administration has urged European countries to introduce travel restrictions for individuals recently in Central African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak, aiming to limit the risk of the virus spreading ahead of the FIFA World Cup, according to officials and diplomatic sources.
Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad arrived in Mexico wearing badges bearing the hashtag "168" in memory of victims of the deadly Minab school missile strike, which occurred during the U.S. and Israeli raids on Iran on 28 February, according to the Iran Football Federation.
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has accused the U.S. of preventing Iranian supporters from attending the country's World Cup matches after its allocation of tickets was withdrawn just days before the tournament begins.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been denied entry to the United States, preventing him from taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and ending what would have been a historic moment for Somali football.
Football fans of all ages gathered in Miami Beach for a World Cup sticker trading event, exchanging duplicates and comparing Panini albums as they prepared for the tournament's opening match.
Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song, "Dai Dai", at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City, FIFA announced on Friday (5 June).
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) national football team will be allowed to enter the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, despite a travel ban on visitors from the country due to an Ebola outbreak.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will travel to Washington on Friday (4 December) to participate in the 2026 World Cup draw, joining U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for the ceremonial event.
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