Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have surged dramatically on FIFA's official resale platform, with some seats listed at several times their original face value. In events related to the tournament, England's football coach, Thomas Tuchel, has extended his contract with the Football Association to encompass the World Cup this year and the next European Championship. On the field, Australia secured a dominant 67-run victory over Ireland in their opening World Cup match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, despite losing captain Mitchell Marsh to injury.