Mexico has learned their fate after the 2026 World Cup Draw

Key Highlights

• First up was Andrea Bocelli followed by English artist Robbie Williams who came out with Nicole Scherzinger to sing the FIFA anthem. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNext came the most controversial part of the event, the FIFA Peace Prize.
• This award had been rumoured weeks leading up to the event.
• FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the inaugural award, which would be given out yearly, would be awarded to “individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world.” Critics have argued that maybe the award should not have been given to an individual who has spread hate and violence not only across his own country but also the world as the U. S.
• might be close to entering a conflict with Venezuela over oil.
• Another controversy arose weeks ago when representatives from Iran’s delegation were not allowed entry into the United States for the draw but at the last moment the President allowed a few of their representatives entry.