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world5 hours ago

US Tourism Slumps: 4 Million International Visitors Vanish in 2025, World Cup May Not Save It

US inbound tourism fell by about 4 million international visitors in 2025, costing roughly $14 billion in spending and hitting markets from Canada to Germany; analysts cite brand damage and policy moves (visa-data demands, tariffs) as contributors. The World Cup across 11 US cities is projected to bring about 1.24 million international visitors, but downgraded projections and hotel discounts suggest it may not reverse the downturn.

via Boing Boing|
#international-visitors#tourism#trump
world14 hours ago

Mexico Hosts Iran’s World Cup Camp as U.S. Stance Triggers Move to Tijuana

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico has no issue hosting Iran’s World Cup team after FIFA moved the team’s training base from the United States to Tijuana; Iran will still play its group-stage matches in the U.S., with the relocation prompted by security concerns amid regional tensions as FIFA confirms the base list for the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

via Politico|
#iran#mexico#tijuana
Barca-led Spain names 26-man World Cup squad as Yamal anchors eight Barça stars and Real Madrid miss out
national-teams1 day ago

Barca-led Spain names 26-man World Cup squad as Yamal anchors eight Barça stars and Real Madrid miss out

Luis de la Fuente announced Spain’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Lamine Yamal among eight Barcelona players selected. Real Madrid are left out for the first time in World Cup history, highlighting Barca’s dominance. The Barca contingent includes Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, and Yamal. The squad also features Premier League names such as Arsenal’s David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Merino, alongside Rodri of Manchester City. Fermin Lopez misses out due to injury, Nico Williams makes the squad despite a late-season injury, and De la Fuente lauds the team’s favourites status as they prep for friendlies ahead of Group H matches against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.

via Goal.com|
#barcelona#lamine-yamal#national-teams
Spain names World Cup squad with zero Real Madrid players for the first time, Yamal included despite injury
sports1 day ago

Spain names World Cup squad with zero Real Madrid players for the first time, Yamal included despite injury

Spain revealed a 26-man World Cup squad with no Real Madrid players for the first time. Lamine Yamal is included despite a left hamstring injury, while others like Fermín López and Álvaro Morata miss out. The team, ranked No. 2, will face Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in Group H, and coach Luis de la Fuente expects most players to be fit for the opener unless setbacks arise.

via The Guardian|
#lamine-yamal#real-madrid#spain
Messi exits Inter Miami's high-scoring send-off with apparent leg issue before World Cup
sports1 day ago

Messi exits Inter Miami's high-scoring send-off with apparent leg issue before World Cup

Lionel Messi left Inter Miami's 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute with an apparent leg injury; Inter Miami did not provide an official diagnosis, and coach Guillermo Hoyos downplayed the severity. Messi, 38, is set to join Argentina for World Cup preparations, with the team entering the tournament in a group that includes Algeria, Austria and Jordan and two pre-tournament friendlies in the U.S.

via The New York Times|
#injury#inter-miami#messi
Berhalter and Reyna Poised to Play Together for US World Cup Amid Family Feud
sports2 days ago

Berhalter and Reyna Poised to Play Together for US World Cup Amid Family Feud

Amid a years-long rift between two of American soccer’s most influential families, Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna are expected to be named to the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad, potentially reuniting on the field after a saga that traces back to their fathers Gregg Berhalter and Claudio Reyna and includes past clashes over playing time, coaching turmoil, and a highly publicized family dispute.

via New York Post|
#family-feuds#sports#us-soccer
Iran Shifts World Cup Training Base to Mexico Amid Security Concerns
sports2 days ago

Iran Shifts World Cup Training Base to Mexico Amid Security Concerns

Iran’s football federation says FIFA approved moving its World Cup training base from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico due to security/visa concerns amid regional tensions, though FIFA has not publicly confirmed the change; the team will train near San Diego while playing Group G games in Inglewood and Seattle, with the base’s proximity and facilities cited as benefits and potential Iran Air travel via Mexico.

via CBS News|
#fifa#iran#mexico
Leaked England squad underscores Tuchel's selfless leadership plan
sports3 days ago

Leaked England squad underscores Tuchel's selfless leadership plan

England's 26-man World Cup squad was largely revealed by leaks ahead of the official announcement. Tuchel defends selecting 26 fully committed players, stressing leadership, unity and handling disappointment over ego. Maguire's public reaction to his omission drew criticism, while Tuchel conducted personal calls to inform those not selected, contrasting with Southgate's approach. The leaks appear to have reinforced Tuchel's emphasis on a selfless, cohesive dressing room and the challenges such leaks pose to authority and team culture.

via BBC|
#england#leaks#sports
Tuchel recalls Ivan Toney as England's Kane back-up for World Cup
sports4 days ago

Tuchel recalls Ivan Toney as England's Kane back-up for World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has recalled Ivan Toney to England's World Cup squad as a back-up to Harry Kane, citing Toney's proven finishing and goal threat from both the Premier League and Saudi Pro League (32 goals in 32 league games and 55 in 62 Saudi matches) and his suitability to chase games and be a dangerous presence in the box. Toney, who last played for England almost a year ago and featured at Euro 2024, impressed with his late Euro 2024 substitute appearances and a pivotal penalty in the shootout vs Switzerland; his recall comes after strong feedback from his Al-Ahli coach and underscores Tuchel's gamble to strengthen England's attack for the tournament opener vs Croatia.

via BBC|
#england-national-team#ivan-toney#premier-league