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Everything wrong with the 2026 World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: From unprecedented wars and rip-off ticket prices to Gianni Infantino selling football’s soul and Donald Trump’s determination to create a “Maga World Cup”, Miguel Delaney details how the 2026 tournament has been riddled with controversy

The Independent UK

Curacao, the tiny nation ready to paint the World Cup blue

With a population of just 155,000 people, Curacao will be the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup this summer. FourFourTwo visited the island to find out how they've made it

FourFourTwo

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule, matches: Check must watch games of group stage

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

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Regrets, near-misses and a rowing boat – Scotland's history at the World Cup

WHILE an entire generation has missed out on seeing Scotland in a World Cup until now, the nation has a long history in the tournament, but…

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Somali referee barred from US days before World Cup

AFRICA's top referee who was set to be the first from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup has been barred from entering the US, leading to…

The National (Scotland)

The unique World Cup club that illuminates Edin Dzeko’s enduring quality

The former Man City striker has proven decisive for Schalke and Bosnia and Herzegovina, who he will lead in the USA at 40 years old in a World Cup

The Independent UK

Top official to miss World Cup after being denied entry by the United States

A Somali referee who was set to become the first from his country to officiate at a World Cup has been denied entry to the United States.

The National (Scotland)

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The cost of going to the World Cup just went up

Thailand has never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, and the fans here have made their peace with this in the most pragmatic way available: by adopting someone else's team and following it with the kind of devotion that qualified nations' supporters spend a lifetime building.

Bangkok Post

‘We’re going to be in an unreal, mad World Cup time zone’: Kelly Cates on presenting in Salford at 2am

BBC TV and radio host on sportswashing, the brilliance of watching Argentina up close and why Donald Trump won’t be able to hijack the football glory

The Guardian - UK

Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup

Omar Artan was going to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup but was refused entry at Miami airport despite a valid travel visa

The Guardian - UK

Can Scotland's return to World Cup boost independence support? Experts weigh in

SCOTLAND will be playing at a World Cup for the first time in nearly 30 years at the weekend and in the wee small hours of Sunday morning we will…

The National (Scotland)

Preparation isn’t everything at a World Cup – but it helps a lot

From high-altitude training to made to measure kits, teams have resorted to all manner of things to adapt to conditions at the tournament

The Guardian - US

'A World Cup For Them, Not Us': FIFA Fans Hit Out At US Travel Restrictions

Fans from several nations face visa challenges, feeling excluded from the World Cup in the US due to travel restrictions and high rejection rates, undermining the event's spirit of global unity.

International Business Times UK

‘It can all end with one bad game’: the highs and lows of a World Cup referee

Even the finest officials miss out on a place at the finals and for those who do get the nod, decisions can make or break a dream

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Germany are no longer inevitable as painful World Cup failures loom large

WORLD CUP 2026: Germany hope to deliver in a World Cup after bad experiences in Russia and Qatar, with Richard Jolly detailing how the shock return of Manuel Neuer is the outlier amid a generational shift

TechRadar

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada

How to watch World Cup 2026 in Canada. Led by Jesse Marsch and Alphonso Davies, the Canucks have a golden opportunity to make their mark in Group B.

AAP

SPO:Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

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Souttar poised to repeat epic World Cup comeback

Socceroos defender Harry Souttar was superb against Switzerland and is again hitting form right after returning from injury just before a World Cup.

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Evening Standard

Electricity usage forecast to spike during England and Scotland World Cup games

Energy suppliers are preparing for peaks of electricity demand during the home nations’ matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Guide: Germany, Netherlands lead intriguing Groups E and F

Germany faces scrutiny over defensive frailties despite offensive talent like Florian Wirtz. Meanwhile, Ecuador, led by Moises Caicedo, aims to advance past the group stage for the first time in two decades. The Netherlands, seeking their first World Cup title, rely on Premier League stars, while Japan aims for a…

Medical Daily

Six Days Before World Cup Kickoff, New York Confronts the Most Complex Public Health Alert Landscape Ever Seen in the U.S.

Six days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, New York faces five simultaneous public health alerts, testing preparedness amid an influx of global visitors.

Latin Times

The World's Best Are Packing Their Bags — And the 2026 World Cup Hasn't Even Started

Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil and England have their base camps set and their rosters ready. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11 in Mexico City, here's a look at where the tournament's top contenders are preparing — and what's at stake for each one.

FourFourTwo

How the 1994 FIFA World Cup put the United States on track to host all over again in 2026

The 1994 FIFA World Cup changed American soccer forever

The Guardian - AU

Alessandro Circati on the art of defending: ‘Stopping a goal is equivalent to scoring’

The Socceroos and Parma centre-back on finessing his craft in the birthplace of catenaccio, his father’s influence and a World Cup dream

Sports Illustrated

The Story of the Only Wrexham Player to Ever Play in a World Cup

The Red Dragons will have two players at the 2026 World Cup and they will be following in legendary footsteps.

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