There is exactly a month until the start of the 2026 World Cup being hosted across North America. The tournament news agenda continues to be dominated by the costs facing supporters hoping to watch matches across the three host countries.

Only two of 17 entities awarded state grants for World Cup celebrations have received FIFA viewing licenses, potentially derailing many of the events.

Shakira, Madonna and BTS are peforming at the first ever World Cup half-time show. Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.

Shakira collaborated with Burna Boy to produce "Dai Dai" for the official album of the 2026 World Cup. She also performed the official song of the 2010 World Cup, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," and featured in the opening ceremony that year.

Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday.

The cost of NJ Transit and NYC bus tickets to World Cup matches was lowered Tuesday. This comes as the city is also creating a new bus lane that officials say will help fans.

The Seleção das Quinas have superstars across the pitch, but can they put it all together to become world champions for the first time?