Overview

• US Customs and Border Protection and ICE units will be deployed at stadiums for security infrastructure, though FIFA President Gianni Infantino says on-site immigration status checks are not planned.
• Organizers have slashed ticket prices by nearly 80 percent and rolled out student deals to address sluggish sales, yet some venues still report weak demand days before kick-off.
• FIFA has named Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund as an official partner, linking the world governing body with the majority owner of Al-Hilal, one of the participating clubs.
• DAZN holds the global broadcast rights and will offer free streaming of all matches in Germany to boost viewership for the expanded tournament.
• FC Bayern Munich’s veteran Thomas Müller will play his final games for the club in Cincinnati tomorrow, keeping his focus on silverware as speculation grows over a potential MLS move.