Sociedad Media covers the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the hemisphere’s most connected city—Miami. From Iran’s withdrawal and FIFA’s ticket price controversy, to cartel violence in Mexican host cities, Memo Ochoa’s potential return, and Brazil’s World Cup hopes without Neymar, we cover the campaign’s biggest stories on and off the pitch—for the Latin American community that lives and breathes football
Mexico’s World Cup goalkeeper ruptured his Achilles. Its best midfielder is injured. “Memo” Ochoa may return at 40 for a record sixth tournament as 100,000 troops are being deployed to provide security for the event
Final tickets at $6,370. Fan festivals canceled. Host cities paying for security, transportation, and events while FIFA collects billions. Now 69 members of Congress are telling Infantino: enough!
Iran is out. Its Supreme Leader is dead. Its group matches were all on U.S. soil. FIFA has 90 days, no precedent, and no playbook. The 2026 World Cup just got a lot more complicated
Iran may not show up. Spain is threatening to walk. Mexico’s hotels are cancelling rooms. With less than 100 days remaining, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is fighting on to keep dreams alive
Infantino drives wedge into football world, talks in favor of reintroducing Putin’s Russia into FIFA competition, drawing backlash from Ukrainian officials
FIFA World Cup rallies surge in short-term rentals in parts of L.A. as next summer’s tournament attracts both foreign fans and U.S. citizens from around the country
