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Adidas' World Cup ball could be the most advanced ever kicked in a professional match – here's why

Connected ball tech could be a major jump forward for football.

The World Cup looms for Mexico – but is cartel violence under control?

IN FOCUS: Cities in Mexico are preparing to host nearly 1 million people and 13 games in the world’s most-watched sporting competition. But just months after an eruption of violence, do authorities really have organised crime under control, asks Alex Croft

The Independent UK

Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts

Iran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Iranian embassy in Turkey stated that a "large" number of managerial and executive staff were denied entry, escalating discriminatory treatment. Iran's Football Federation plans to pursue the…

The Economic Times

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Format, groups, full schedule, India match timings, where to watch, and everything you need to know

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever with 48 teams. Hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament runs from June 11 to July 19. A new format includes 12 groups and a Round of 32 knockout stage. Indian fans…

The Economic Times

The World Cup is being played in my hometown. Can’t say I’m excited

I love soccer. But absurd ticket prices and odious politics are keeping me away from the stadiums

The Guardian - US

From 17 to 43: FIFA World Cup 2026 set for football's biggest generation clash

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest ever. It will also feature the widest age range of players, from 17-year-old Gilberto Mora to 43-year-old Craig Gordon. Legends like Cristiano Ronaldo will also participate. This tournament showcases a mix of emerging talent and seasoned veterans, promising…

The Economic Times

How Haiti became first country to have a player banned from World Cup

Scotland bad boy Willie Johnston's failed drug test is always remembered as the first World Cup scandal after he was sensationally banned and…

The National (Scotland)

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Curacao star gets Cristiano Ronaldo treatment from FIFA after Hampden red card

FIFA have shown mercy to Curacao star Jurgen Locadia by allowing him to play their first-ever World Cup game, despite his red card shame against…

The National (Scotland)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Extreme heat and high humidity expected across several venues in North America; poses risk to players and spectators

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is set to face extreme heat. Several host cities, especially in the southern United States, will likely experience high temperatures and humidity. Studies warn of serious risks to players and spectators. Some stadiums have cooling measures, but protection levels vary. This expanded…

The Economic Times

John McGinn gets honest about 'sad' Scotland World Cup ticket debacle

John McGinn finds it sad that some of Scotland's most loyal supporters won't be in the stands to watch the national team at the World Cup…

The National (Scotland)

Relentless rise of VAR, new red card offences and more: those new World Cup rules in full

2026 tournament will be the biggest, longest and most expensive – and the most intricately refereed – ever seen

The Guardian - UK

FIFA will allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash to ban

FIFA has again amended its water bottle policy for the upcoming World Cup in North America, allowing fans to bring in one sealed, disposable 590ml…

The National (Scotland)

Fifa backtracks on plans to bar reusable bottles from World Cup grounds

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The Independent UK

Fifa abandons plan for World Cup water bottle ban after backlash

Plans to bar reusable bottles from grounds had faced criticism with temperatures set to soar during the tournament

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The Guardian - UK

Power and glory: World Cup promises a spectacle impossible to ignore

Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump’s America

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup workers vow strike before $2,000-a-ticket game between US & Paraguay

Workers at SoFi Stadium in California have voted to strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener. Contract talks with the food service provider have stalled. Union members are concerned about pay and job security. The strike could impact the June 12 match. The stadium's hospitality company is committed to…

Latin Times

Spain and France headline the 2026 World Cup race as England and Argentina complete the favorites' quartet

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 with the tightest field at the top in recent memory. Three independent sources —the betting markets, artificial intelligence and FIFA's official ladder— paint, for the first time in years, the same map of power. And on that map, four flags share almost…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Weather forecasters warn fans watching matches at open-air venues in U.S, Canada, Mexico. What to know

FIFA has noted that misting stations, fans, hydration stations and cooling tents would be available in "the stadium footprint".

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FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industry

Analysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are poised to benefit from the event. Marriott sees the World Cup-driven momentum to continue in the third quarter. Airbnb expects hosts in the New York-New Jersey area, Boston and…

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup

For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsold

FourFourTwo

FIFA's widely-condemned World Cup 2026 water ban explained

The 2026 World Cup organisers have had a change of heart on bringing empty bottles into the hot, hot stadiums at this summer's tournament

The Independent UK

World Cup stars to earn clubs $5,000 each day from $355million Fifa fund

The World Cup will get underway next week, and clubs will also earn huge sums of money from the tournament

The National (Scotland)

I'm in the USA for the first AI World Cup but Americans don't seem to have noticed

Travellers to Qatar in 2022 were left in no doubt that the Persian Gulf outpost was hosting the World Cup finals.

The Independent UK

Starmer takes another dig at Fifa as World Cup edges nearer

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TechRadar

FIFA World Cup 2026 hype kicks off fraud, fake apps, and ransomware targeting fans and businesses

Hackers have been preparing longer than the footballers and the scam infrastructure is now up and running.

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