World Cup merchandise on sale in Beirut ahead of tournament kickoff
epa13024559 A supporter of the German national soccer team wears glasses in the colors of the German flag in the Bourj Hammoud district of northern Beirut, Lebanon, 08 June 2026, ahead of the official kickoff of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be co-hosted across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH