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IShowSpeed lands major FIFA World Cup 2026 role after surprise trailer with Gianni Infantino goes viral

IShowSpeed has officially partnered with FIFA for the upcoming World Cup 26 Tour. A new FIFA trailer shows the streamer meeting FIFA President Gianni Infantino at FIFA headquarters while announcing plans to travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico during the tournament. The move follows the inclusion of Speed’s…

The Times of India

Tens of thousands of World Cup tickets remain on resale sites as prices stay high

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The Independent UK

11 Players Real Madrid Signed After Standout World Cup Performances

Los Blancos have a history of using the World Cup to audition talent.

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Canada Names Injury Replacement Before World Cup Opener

Canada manager Jesse Marsch is back to a full 26-man World Cup squad, for now.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA says 'market rates' explain World Cup prices. Economists say the market was rigged by design

FIFA launched its own resale marketplace and collects 30% on every ticket resold. Economists say it was designed to extract revenue at every stage.

Fortune

Nearly 180,000 tickets are still available through World Cup resale portals: report

The opening match for the U.S. team against Paraguay is still not sold out

The Independent UK

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’

The man in charge the last time the US hosted the World Cup marvels at the transformation of football in America over the last 32 years

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Iran Accuses U.S. of Influencing FIFA After Fans, Staff Barred From Entering Country and World Cup Matches

As the United States and Iran remain locked in a military conflict in the Middle East, the Iranian squad set to represent the country at the 2026 World Cup has felt the impact. Many players, members of the coaching staff and officials with the Iranian federation have had their visas…

Latin Times

Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at this World Cup

This summer’s hottest rivalry no longer belongs to the BBC and ITV, but football’s online and streaming presence

The Guardian - UK

Is soccer taking over America … or are Americans taking over football?

Soccer purists have long feared the “Americanization” of the game. But in one key respect, it is already happening: ownership.

The Conversation

Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup

Joe Dickerson is one of North America’s best referees, but he’ll be off the field in a high-pressure position when the World Cup begins

The Guardian - US

Iran furious at integrity of World Cup 2026 planning after latest allocation withdrawal

Iran have issued a damning statement condemning the World Cup decision

FourFourTwo

The 2026 World Cup is around the corner, but where is FIFA’s child safeguarding policy?

On March 19, 2026, FIFA released its first comprehensive safeguarding policy, serving as a permanent, institutional and global framework. The policy is meant to outline a “duty of care,” through five operational pillars, including “safeguarding during competitions” and ensuring that children and adults can safely participate in the game in…

The Conversation

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright

In today’s Football Daily: World Cup week continues, ‘Card Master’ and farewell Divock Origi

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The Independent UK

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

Why is Lumumba Vea not at England vs DR Congo? All the people unable to enter Trump’s United States for World Cup

Numerous figures have endured US visa and entry issues and the list is growing as the 2026 World Cup gets going

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch the 2026 World Cup on TV, Live Stream

The expanded 48-team tournament will draw in hundreds of millions, perhaps even billions, of viewers each day.

The Independent UK

Somali referee speaks out after being refused entry into US for World Cup 2026

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan says he has had his World Cup dreams dashed after he was refused entry at the US border.

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France 24

World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked days before tournament, says country's federation

Iran's allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup has been revoked just days before the start of the tournament, the country's football federation said Tuesday, in the latest controversy surrounding the Iranian squad as it prepares to play its group matches on US soil.

Evening Standard

Iran says US has revoked World Cup 2026 ticket allocation in 'sabotage' attempt

Iran fans have been left stranded just days before the tournament begins

The National (Scotland)

Iran federation announce World Cup ticketing withdrawal one week from kick-off

Iran’s federation says its allocation of tickets for fans to attend the World Cup group fixtures has been withdrawn just days ahead of the start…

The Guardian - UK

From World Cup Willie to Tip and Tap: a nostalgic nod to the era of lovably quirky mascots

This year’s World Cup serves up yet more soulless, corporate animal slop to leave fans pining for the days of unique talismans

FourFourTwo

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

The Independent UK

Fifa and Gianni Infantino have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan

COMMENT : After Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream’ of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the tournament, Fifa is forgetting its own rules, and values. By Miguel Delaney

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian officials – who is affected?

Fifa has found its tournament squarely caught up in the second Trump administration’s aggressive border restrictions

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