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Honduran referee Said Martínez, who has drawn scrutiny for his decisions during the tournament, awaits FIFA's ruling on July 13 on whether he will continue officiating in the World Cup's final rounds.

Honduran baseball player Mauricio Dubón became the first Honduran to play at the new Yankee Stadium, appearing in a New York Yankees versus Houston Astros game.

FIFA assigned Honduran referee Said Martínez to officiate England versus Ghana on June 23, making him the first Honduran to referee two World Cup matches, with compatriots Walter López and Cristian Ramírez as assistant referees.

U.S. authorities have declared unauthorized drones the top security threat at the 2026 World Cup, establishing strict no-fly zones around stadiums and training facilities with federal penalties including fines up to $100,000 and up to one year in prison.

US authorities are cautioning foreign content creators planning to cover the 2026 World Cup that monetized social-media content violates tourist-visa terms and could result in visa cancellation and deportation.