Several developments are unfolding as preparations advance for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Canada's sports minister Adam van Koeverden has expressed optimism that hosting the tournament could facilitate negotiations for a new trilateral trade agreement between the three host nations. The countries face a July 1 deadline for a mandatory review of their existing free trade agreement, the USMCA, with initial discussions reportedly proving challenging.

In the United States, concerns have emerged regarding immigration enforcement during the tournament. Vendors operating near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, have expressed apprehension following signals from the Trump administration that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will assist with security operations during World Cup matches.

Meanwhile, team preparations continue as coaches face roster decisions ahead of the tournament. US Men's National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino is working toward finalizing his 26-man World Cup squad, with a roster announcement scheduled for May 26. Injuries and player form are reportedly complicating selection decisions.

Separately, an ethics complaint has emerged involving the head of South American soccer, who allegedly received payments that were previously recovered during FIFA's 2015 corruption investigation that significantly impacted global soccer governance.