AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup squads sprint: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11, countries are racing to finalize 26-man rosters—provisional lists were due May 11, and final squads must be submitted by June 1 (announced June 2). Cape Verde in the spotlight: The tournament’s Group H includes Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, keeping the debutants firmly in the mix as squad announcements continue. Hantavirus health watch: The WHO says the cruise-ship-linked hantavirus outbreak now totals 12 suspected/confirmed cases and 3 deaths, with hundreds of contacts still being monitored across 30 countries. Local World Cup friction in the US: In Massachusetts, FIFA’s delayed licensing is leaving some planned watch parties without permits, while Boston hotels report weaker-than-expected bookings. Regional security push: ECOWAS member states, including Cabo Verde, are pressing for stronger cross-border cooperation to tackle terrorism and border crimes.
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