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LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins

Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection

The Guardian - US

AI at the World Cup: smarter tactics, healthy players, safer crowds – but new risks

With 48 teams and 104 games across 16 host cities and three countries (the United States, Canada and Mexico), this year’s FIFA World Cup is projected to be the biggest sporting event ever in terms of attendance, revenue and global viewership.

The Conversation

Kingdom eye positive start against Kuwait

Thailand will face Kuwait in a friendly match at BG Stadium on Friday.

Bangkok Post

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World Cup 2026 – Group F guide: Netherlands face tough test with Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

The Dutch look to have a strong defence and midfield but will that be enough to top a tricky group?

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 – Group D guide: Hosts USA face Turkey, Australia and Paraguay in open group

Mauricio Pochettino leads the co-hosts United States this summer in an intriguing group alongside Turkey, Australia and Paraguay

The Independent UK

FIFA Group guide: A look at the contenderss in each cluster

Brazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic fourth-place finish. Haiti makes a rare appearance after 1974, and Scotland returns after a long absence. Group D features the USA, Turkey, Australia, and Paraguay, all vying for advancement…

The Economic Times

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

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FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff

Football fever hits Netflix! FIFA is thrilled to announce the release of FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, set to drop in tandem with the 2026 World Cup kickoff. This new addition to Netflix Games is available for subscribers at no extra charge, designed to amplify fan interaction.

The Economic Times

Every 2026 World Cup Match in Los Angeles: Dates, Kickoff Times

It’s co-host heavy in one of the most populous cities hosting World Cup games.

Sports Illustrated

Scotland captain Caroline Weir says Fifa and Uefa should answer Israel questions ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Scotland are due to play Israel twice in World Cup qualifiers

The Independent UK

New York Hantavirus Patients Leave Quarantine as World Cup Crowds Surge — Health Experts Are Monitoring for Potential Public Health Risks

New York Hantavirus Patients are set to leave quarantine just days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings over one million visitors to the region, as health officials monitor measles, COVID-19, Ebola, and other public health risks.

Medical Daily

‘Reckless’—FIFA Blasted for Last-Minute World Cup Water Ban

Concerns are mounting over the high temperatures expected during the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup Omitted XI: the star players watching from the sofa this summer

In today’s Football Daily: a potential Omitted XI for the GWC, and Ibrahima Konaté opens up

The Guardian - UK

‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Fifa has been accused of putting revenue before fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums

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The Economic Times

FIFA reveals World Cup 2026 opening performers after 18-track official album drop: Artists lineup & full tracklist here

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony performers: FIFA has released the official 18-track album for the 2026 World Cup, featuring global artists like Shakira, Burna Boy, Stormzy, The Rolling Stones, LISA, Anitta, and more. The project includes cross-genre collaborations spanning continents and languages, with six tracks already out and the…

The National (Scotland)

Tartan Army fury after Fifa bans reusable water bottles at World Cup games

Scotland fans have blasted Fifa after a late U‑turn banning fans from bringing reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

The Independent UK

Joe Cole outlines key to success for Thomas Tuchel’s England at World Cup

Joe Cole has given his verdict on England’s chances at this summer’s World Cup

The Conversation

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.”

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Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Tunisia eye first knockout place

Tunisia enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's seventh-highest ranked side in Fifa's rankings. In the fourth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation making its seventh appearance at the showpiece.

Euronews

‘It Only Takes One Lion’: Belle and Sebastian soundtrack Scotland’s World Cup return

Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team.

Medical Daily

Houston Braces for World Cup Kickoff Amid Extreme Heat and Heightened Health Precautions

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz told reporters at a June 3, 2026 press conference that the city is "over prepared" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a declaration that, in the context of what Houston is actually facing, represents either genuine confidence or an optimistic framing of a public…

Medical Daily

With Measles Cases Rising, New York Faces World Cup Influx from Countries Battling Active Outbreaks

New York City enters the most internationally connected week of its recent history — the June 11 start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — with an active, documented, and growing measles problem.

Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Senegal's Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané will play for Senegal at the World Cup for a second time at the age of 34. In the second of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at a striker who holds his country's goal-scoring record.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Morocco, African champions by ruling

Morocco arrive at the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked side in the Fifa standings. In the second of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI profiles a nation making its seventh World Cup appearance.

Radio France Internationale

First contact: Cape Verde's rise to the global stage

Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. In the third instalment of a four-part series, RFI looks at the journey of the second smallest nation after Curaçao to qualify for the competition in its 96-year history.

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