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Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

Despite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spectacles rather than soccer's popularity. Experts highlight the appeal of major global events and the allure of top-tier sporting experiences, suggesting Americans are willing to splurge on…

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"Purely a sporting matter": FIFA President Infantino defends WC2026 hydration breaks

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has defended the new three-minute hydration breaks at the World Cup 2026, emphasizing their purely sporting purpose to combat extreme heat and ensure fair play. Despite criticism from some coaches about tactical disruptions, Infantino insists the breaks offer a crucial rest period for players over the…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: FIFA respond after angry England fans slam 'nonsense' hydration break

First-half stoppage during Ghana clash came quickly after a long injury pause

Evening Standard

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Dancing King, Invisible Spies and a Duck: Nine Fun Stories From 2026 World Cup Week Two

The second round of group games were almost overshadowed by the wacky events happening off the field.

Sports Illustrated

What happens if there's a weather delay in the last round of World Cup group games?

The last round of games in each group are scheduled to kick-off at the same time

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Lazio Women to pay compensation after Cas pregnancy discrimination ruling

Lazio Women unlawfully ended Maja Göthberg’s time at the club because of her pregnancy, Cas has ruled, ordering the Italian club to pay compensation

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino defends World Cup hydration breaks - and says they could be here to stay

The Fifa president denied that football’s governing body were benefitting financially from the three-minute breaks

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Fifa chief defends World Cup ‘hydration breaks’

Fifa president Gianni ⁠Infantino has ⁠defended the introduction of hydration breaks at the World Cup, insisting that for football’s governing body they are driven purely by sporting considerations and ‌not commercial interests.

Bangkok Post

Donald Trump will present World Cup trophy to 2026 winners next month

US President Donald Trump will appear alongside FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to present the World Cup trophy.

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This baffling Fifa decision could ruin the World Cup’s famous group stage drama

The final round of group stage games will lack the drama of 2022, with a strange decision to revamp the tie-breaking rules likely to produce a number of dead rubbers

The Independent UK

US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match

The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order.

Euronews

2026 World Cup Projected Bracket: It’s Opening Up for the USMNT

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

South Africa vs. South Korea—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Victory for either team in Guadalupe will see them into the round of 32.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Third-Place Group Table: How It Works, As Things Stand

Eight of the 12 teams which finish third in the group stage will still qualify for the knockouts.

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Bangkok Post

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

MORRISTOWN (UNITED STATES) - When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup on Wednesday, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be dressed in a green kit -- not the red one originally approved by FIFA.

FourFourTwo

Jude Bellingham rejects Man of the Match award saying no England player deserved it against Ghana

The England midfielder had a quiet game against Ghana but somehow got picked as the official man of hte match

Sports Illustrated

How the USMNT Chose ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ As a World Cup Anthem

FIFA asked each of the 48 World Cup teams to choose a win celebration song for the 2026 World Cup.

FourFourTwo

Henry Winter exclusive from Boston: 'England left shaking their heads as Ghana's yellow wall proves too resolute for Thomas Tuchel's men'

England struggled to repeat their four-goal Croatia heroics when they met Ghana in Group L at the 2026 World Cup

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Trump to add to World Cup trophy's winding history

When US President Donald Trump presents the World Cup trophy to the winner, he will add another chapter to the story of football's grandest prize.

TechRadar

How to watch Colombia vs DR Congo: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Colombia vs DR Congo for free online and from anywhere as los Cafeteros and the Leopards chase the World Cup 2026 knockout phase.

Sports Illustrated

England Back to the Drawing Board After Blunt Performance Against Ghana

One more Group L match against Panama at MetLife Stadium remains.

The Independent UK

Dismal England serve up World Cup shocker to highlight old problem

The Three Lions drew 0-0 with Ghana after a tedious encounter in Boston

Evening Standard

Fans frustrated as England fail to break though Ghana defence

England fans flocked to watch parties ahead of the match.

FourFourTwo

Alan Shearer slams 'crazy' FIFA motive after disruptive incident during England vs Ghana

Alan Shearer was unimpressed with an England vs Ghana stoppage not being used for hydration break purposes

The Independent UK

Fifa responds after England fans boo hydration breaks during World Cup clash with Ghana

Supporters made their feelings clear as the game was paused moments after an injury stoppage

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