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Spectacular deficits and record revenues: FIFA’s financial cycles are a winning strategy

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off across North America. FIFA, the governing body that organizes it, is widely seen as a prosperous organization. After all, it governs the world’s most popular sport and its most prestigious event. It’s regarded as a machine generating billions of dollars.

The Conversation

How a Socceroo’s pre-match tears gave way to a World Cup night to remember

Paul Okon-Engstler’s emotions before making his World Cup debut for Australia belied the performance that followed against Turkey in Vancouver

The Guardian - AU

Why 104 Matches Changes the World Cup Experience

A World Cup featuring 104 matches creates a different experience for supporters. By the time one group has settled its qualification race, another may already be producing the tournament's next major story. Supporters who register here for football updates or tournament information could end up paying as much attention to…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Visa woes, high ticket prices, empty seats but a smooth start

FIFA World Cup 2026: Despite concerns over heat, transportation, and high ticket prices, the World Cup's opening days saw enthusiastic fan engagement, particularly with host nations performing well. However, empty seats at some matches and fears over immigration enforcement cast a shadow, while expanded tournament format offered opportunities for long-absent…

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10 Photos of Udi Neco: Striking Besiktas Fan Shock World Cup Spectators With White Beard and Black Face Paint

Necdet Ölçerman, or Udi Neco, captivates global audiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with his striking black and white face paint, symbolising his dedication to Beşiktaş and Turkey.

International Business Times UK

How to watch Germany vs Curacao: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Manuel Neuer returns from international retirement to start for Germany against Curacao at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group E clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

Mohamed Salah has eyes of a nation on him as Egypt look to end 92-year wait

The Liverpool icon has little left to prove but will be key for his country as they look to end a near-century wait for a victory in a World Cup match

The Guardian - UK

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Why Virgil van Dijk could be the World Cup’s most valuable player

The Liverpool captain’s powers are waning, writes Richard Jolly, yet the Oranje still rely heavily on the centre-back after an extraordinary journey

The Independent UK

Clarke savours 'special' World Cup experience as Scotland labour to historic win

Steve Clarke savours 'special' World Cup experience as Scotland labour to historic win

The National (Scotland)

Glorious failure no more? Scotland dare to dream again

BEING one of the older heads in The National newsroom who remembers Scotland’s last appearance at a World Cup, it feels appropriate to reminisce…

The National (Scotland)

FIFA World Cup: Canada draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn first-ever World Cup point

Co-hosts Canada grabbed a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, earning their first-ever point at a World Cup. Cyle Larin levelled for the home team in the 78th minute after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia ahead midway through the first half in the first…

The Economic Times

Juanse Reveals the Unexpected Reason Ratones Paranoicos Are Hitting the U.S. During the World Cup - INTERVIEW

When Ratones Paranoicos announced two U.S. shows during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the easy assumption was that Argentina's most Rolling Stones-obsessed rock band had designed the perfect soccer-meets-rock operation. Dallas. Miami. Messi country. Thousands of Argentines. A World Cup in the United States. What could be more calculated? According…

Latin Times

World Cup 2026: Inside Ronaldo's 665 Million Follower Lead Over Football's Elite

The 2026 FIFA World Cup highlights a divide in social media influence, with stars like Ronaldo and Messi leading in followers and earnings, while many players remain less visible online.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Chase Historic FIFA World Cup Records in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees football legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé chasing historic records, while nations compete for prestigious titles in a high-stakes tournament.

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A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger

The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America."

The Independent UK

Bosnian band’s American Dream satire song becomes viral World Cup anthem

A Bosnian song first released 15 years ago has become a major hit as the World Cup has got underway

The National (Scotland)

A brief history of Scotland, as 10,219-day World Cup wait gets set to come to an end

Scotland will end a World Cup wait of 10,219 days when they face Haiti on Saturday

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All Rocket League x FIFA World Cup 2026 event rewards and how to get them

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The World Cup usually cleans up a country’s image. Not this time

Mega sporting events run on a reliable formula. A country wins the hosting rights, spends money it probably shouldn’t, and receives a month-long image makeover in return. The FIFA World Cup has often been held as the ultimate example of this exchange, accused of being the world’s most expensive reputation…

The Guardian - UK

Julen Lopetegui: ‘Going to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupid’

Eight years on from being sacked by Spain on the eve of the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will get his chance on the big stage as head coach of Qatar

The Conversation

Instead of a soft power coup, the World Cup could be an ‘own goal’ for Donald Trump

For football fans, the FIFA World Cup is so much more than sport. Every four years, it presents a unifying moment – bringing people together across the divides of language, culture and geography in a shared passion for the game.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico vs South Africa highlights: Who won between Mex and SA in the dramatic 2026 opener? Check key moments, red cards and more

Mexico vs South Africa World Cup: Mexico kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal, followed by a header from Raúl Jiménez, ending Mexico's long opening-match winless streak. The game was…

The Independent UK

Years after skull fracture, Mexico's Raúl Jiménez has his long-awaited World Cup star moment

Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a World Cup for Mexico

The Conversation

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots

When Football Australia (FA) announced the Socceroos’ squad for the FIFA World Cup, there was plenty of interest on the mix of experienced and new players.

Marie Claire

These New Fashion Collaborations Are Already Winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Give your jerseys a much-deserved upgrade.

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