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Football fever returns to Qatar after FIFA confirms U-17 World Cup dates

Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.

Euronews

Iranian football chiefs turned away at Canada border over IRGC link

Iran's World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada's borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has refused.

Euronews

From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity

Every World Cup, from Uruguay and Italy in 1930 and 1934, to Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022, has been to an extent about presenting an image to the world

The Guardian - US

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Iran soccer chief ‘denied entry to Canada’ ahead of Fifa Congress meeting

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The Independent UK

The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet

The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 competing countries say they are struggling to make ends meet

The Guardian - UK

How a Wild FIFA Rule Change Could Shake Up the Premier League

The FIFA Council unanimously approved to consult a major roster change.

Sports Illustrated

Iranian soccer chief ‘denied entry into Canada’ for Fifa event weeks before World Cup

Iranian soccer chief, Mehdi Taj, was reportedly denied entry into Canada for a Fifa event in Vancouver this week

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What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Brought in for 2026 World Cup?

Ifab has approved a change to the game’s laws based on an incident featuring the Real Madrid star.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA to Offer Luxury, On-the-Field Couch Seating for 2026 World Cup

Some fans will get to witness the matches at New York New Jersey Stadium from couches directly on the pitch.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 injury news and updates as Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Estevao and more battle to prove fitness

Some of the world’s best players are facing a race to be fit for this summer’s tournament, with the group stages starting on 11 June

The Independent UK

Erling Haaland feels the heat in Norway for ‘tragic’ World Cup beer commercial

Erling Haaland’s collaboration with a leading American beer brand has caused a backlash in his native Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned

The Guardian - UK

Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Fifa considers major football shake-up with new homegrown player rule

Fifa has started talks over a potential new, groundbreaking homegrown player rule

The Independent UK

Four Takeaways From Mexico’s Liga MX 2026 World Cup Roster

Almost half of El Tri’s 2025 World Cup squad was unveiled six weeks before the start of the tournament.

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World Cup 2026: Players who leave pitch or cover mouths to be given red cards

Footballers who leave the pitch without the referee's permission and those who cover their mouths during confrontations can now be given red cards, under new rules announced on Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.

Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.

The Independent UK

I’ve given everything and it’s time – Chelsea captain Millie Bright retires

The former England defender won 20 trophies with the Blues.

The Independent UK

Afghan refugee women’s football team gets Fifa backing despite Taliban ban

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The Independent UK

How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat

Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer

The Independent UK

Afghan refugee women to compete as official national team as Fifa bypasses Taliban

Fifa has passed a regulation change allowing the team of female Afghan refugees to represent the country officially

Sports Illustrated

Full Breakdown of Improved 2026 World Cup Prize Money

The top decision makers in world soccer are on Canada’s west coast for several meetings this week.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s Jackson Irvine says Trump’s Fifa peace prize makes ‘mockery’ of football

St Pauli captain says decision undermines football as force for good, as he prepares for third World Cup with Socceroos

The Guardian - UK

All World Cup teams poised for tax exemption after Fifa talks with US treasury

Fifa is poised to secure a last-minute tax exemption for all 48 World Cup qualifiers after intensive negotiations with the US treasury

The Independent UK

Donald Trump interrupts White House speech to praise Rory McIlroy’s ‘unconquerable courage’

The US President was speaking during a state visit by the King and Queen

AAP

Socceroo labels Trump FIFA Peace Prize a 'mockery'

Jackson Irvine has slammed FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump its Peace Prize as the US prepares to co-host the World Cup while at war with Iran.

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